Experience the new SPIRIT Heart Rate Monitors firsthand in a fast-paced, high-energy game that transforms student heartbeats into meaningful insights. See how real-time, personalized feedback motivates students to move more, while helping you manage your class with ease and teach smarter. SPIRIT turns effort into achievement by making data visible, actionable, and easy to understand—for both students and teachers. Whether you're looking to increase accountability, engagement, or excitement in your program, SPIRIT delivers purpose-driven tools that bring structure, motivation, and energy to PE. Don’t miss this interactive session that redefines what’s possible in physical education
I’m Lisa Rothstein, and for the past 10 years I’ve been working with schools to bring heart rate technology into PE programs. Before that, I was a kindergarten teacher, which is where my love for working with students—and the educators who inspire them—really began. I come... Read More →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:35am - 11:45am MDT Gym 3
Educators gain strategies and build confidence to integrate and adapt yoga flows into an educational setting. This is more than just stretching! You will be able to empower student to reconnect with the mind and body as they build self awareness and self regulation skills.
I have been a middle school Health and PE teacher in BVSD for 4 years, Before that, I taught elementary school for 6 years in Oregon. I have a 200 hour yoga teacher certification and a 95 hour kids yoga teacher certification. I love getting students to try new activities, which means... Read More →
Physical education teachers play an important role in supporting student health and wellness beyond physical activity. This interactive session will demonstrate how Aurora Public Schools has incorporated vaping prevention education into physical education classes through rotating learning stations. Participants will explore practical strategies that PE teachers can use to address vaping, nicotine addiction, and healthy decision-making while keeping students active and engaged.
Presenters will share how prevention stations were implemented during PE classes, how students interacted with the activities, and how this approach supports broader school wellness initiatives. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use station ideas, discussion prompts, and practical tools that can easily be adapted in their own PE classes to promote student awareness and healthy choices.
I work with Aurora Public Schools supporting student wellness and substance prevention initiatives across multiple schools. Together with my colleague, Haley Foster, I help implement programs and activities that promote healthy decision-making and increase student awareness around... Read More →
Move Through Yoga empowers students of all abilities with trauma-conscious, adaptive yoga techniques that enhance self-regulation, inclusion, and engagement. This session will explore how integrating movement, breathwork, and co-regulation into the special education classroom, and unified PE can support learning, reduce anxiety, and foster social connection among neurodiverse and physically diverse students.
Stefanie Gross is the Founder and Executive Director of Move Through Yoga, a Colorado-based nonprofit that brings trauma-conscious, adaptive yoga programming to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Stefanie teaches adaptive yoga and educator trainings... Read More →
The first two weeks of school don’t just start the year—they define it. This session provides educators with a clear, intentional plan to build a strong classroom culture from day one. You’ll experience engaging, student-centered activities that foster belonging, encourage participation, and build meaningful connections early. In addition, you’ll learn simple, effective systems for quickly learning student names—one of the most powerful tools for creating trust and connection. Leave with a practical blueprint to start your year with purpose, build momentum early, and create a classroom environment where students feel seen, valued, and ready to succeed.
Bring heart health to life in your PE and health classrooms with engaging, ready-to-use resources from the American Heart Association. This interactive session will introduce educators to a variety of tools, including the Hands-Only CPR in Schools web-based lesson, designed to seamlessly integrate lifesaving skills and wellness education into your curriculum.
Hear how fellow PE teachers have successfully implemented these resources to increase student engagement, build confidence, and create meaningful, real-world learning experiences. You’ll leave with practical ideas, accessible materials, and fresh inspiration to empower your students with skills that truly make a difference.
