Books in the SHAPE America set the Standard series

Physical Best, Fourth Edition, is an all-inclusive resource that combines three previous books in one. The text is updated to address SHAPE America's standards and outcomes and to reflect the latest research and best practices. More than 100 activities for K-12 students are offered on the accompanying web resource.

The Essentials of Teaching Physical Education helps future teachers prepare to use the teaching for learning approach to K-12 physical education. In line with SHAPE America Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes, this text will aid teachers in acquiring the skills and knowledge they need in order to develop physically literate students.

Teachers are often tasked with teaching health education or physical education, despite lacking specialist training. Health and Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teachers is the perfect resource for these teachers. It covers health and physical education while giving teachers the skills to deliver appropriate lessons to their students.

Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills, Third Edition, shows you how to teach essential motor skills. The skills are aligned with the SHAPE America National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes. Each skill is animated to aid learning, and a web resource offers multiple materials to assist in your teaching.