NYS AHPERD joined SHAPE America's health. moves. minds. program
Let’s Build Stronger Schools — and Stronger Hearts
do you need funds for your program? For your school?
Start planning your 2026-2027 event now. The money you earn can be used however you and your team decide.
Visit healthmovesminds.org to learn more or complete an Interest Form to get started.
Questions? EmailLisa Corbett, NYS AHPERD Executive Assistant and Program Manager and the health. moves. minds Coordinator
health. moves. minds.®, powered by Booster is more than just another fundraiser — it’s a whole-school experience designed to inspire kindness, build stronger communities, and support student wellness.
For the 2025-2026 school year, our new theme, Strength in Kindness, empowers students to grow their kindness muscles through movement, teamwork and social emotional learning. Just like physical muscles, kindness gets stronger with practice — and this program helps make that growth a fun, meaningful part of your school culture. As we like to say, it’s where character meets community.
Why Schools Love It:
Teaches critical life skillslike kindness, respect, philanthropy and advocacy
Promotes physical activityand wellness through physical education, classroom integration and exciting events
Strengthens social emotional learningwith engaging, ready-to-use activities and six fun, themed videos
Fosters collaboration, empathy and a sense of belongingacross your school community
Raises meaningful fundswith no upfront costs and full support every step of the way
What Your School Gets:
Keep50% of what you raise— in cash
PE teachers earn an additional5% in Gopher gift cards
Earn a$250 bonus matchfrom Booster (added to your Gopher gift card)
All materials included — low prep, high impact
Full flexibility to fit your schedule and goals
Let’s build stronger schools — and stronger hearts —through a fundraiser that puts student well-being first.
TheSchool Health Educators Podcast, hosted by Dr. Lori Reichel, provides practical ideas, expert interviews, and classroom strategies for K–12 health educators focused on topics such as social-emotional learning, wellness, skill-based health education, resilience, and student engagement.
Episodes feature experienced educators, researchers, and practitioners discussing real-world teaching approaches, professional growth, and current health education trends, while also sharing free resources, worksheets, and tools teachers can use immediately in their classrooms. The podcast’s mission is to create a positive professional learning space that helps health educators stay inspired, connected, and equipped to support student wellness and success.
TheMovement and Performance Podcasthosted by Anthony Carrano explores the connection between movement, health, performance, and lifelong physical activity through conversations with educators, coaches, clinicians, and movement specialists. The podcast focuses on helping listeners better understand how movement impacts physical and mental well-being, while providing practical strategies for improving fitness, mobility, outdoor engagement, and overall quality of life.
Through expert interviews and real-world discussions, Carrano encourages people of all ages and ability levels to build confidence in movement, stay active, and develop a deeper connection with their bodies and the world around them.
