Monday, July 27 – Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | In-Person at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point, WI
July 27-29, 2026
Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
What is this Conference About?
The Best Practices in Health and Physical Education Conference is designed for physical education and health educators with a focus on best practices in curriculum development and delivery. This conference is designed to:
- Develop skills to enhance the ability to excite young people about their health and wellness.
- Incorporate teaching strategies to improve instructional practice in the field of health and physical education.
- Incorporate cutting-edge techniques on ways to connect health, physical activity, and overall wellness into daily life.
Registration Type and Fee
- Pre-Conference + Conference | $225
- Conference Attendee | $175
- Student / Retiree | $50
- Pre/Conference Only | $75
Mail In: Paper Registration Form
Agenda
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Additional Details
Get recognized as a key partner for the Best Practices in Health and Physical Education Conference! The conference offers four levels of participation for your consideration and would be happy to consider other arrangements that you may offer.
Once sponsorship is secured, UWSP will follow up with your company representative to confirm who is utilizing the complimentary registration(s).
Sponsorship is non-refundable.
Exhibit Booth: $200
Extra Exhibitor: $50
Exhibitor registration comes with the following:
- Exhibitor table
- One conference registration
If you have questions, please contact uwspce-conf@uwsp.edu.
Exhibit booths are non-refundable.
A limited number of scholarships will be available for attendees. Submission of an application does not guarantee a scholarship. You will be contaced via email about the status of your application no later than the end of June 30, 2026.
Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026
If you have any questions, please contact the UWSP Conference Planning Team at uwspce-conf@uwsp.edu.
A block of rooms is available at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Rooms are only available at the reduced rate until June 26, 2026, or until it is sold out. Reserve your room now by calling 715-344-0200 and press #1. When making reservations, we ask that you please reference the group name PE Teachers 2026. The Group Block code is PBT
Rates: $101.00 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$124.00 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Follow the link below to book directly in this room block.
Health Pre-Conference Workshop Presenters
Meg Whaley – Wisconsin DPI Health & PE Consultant
Dr. Yoonsin Oh – Professor – University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Dr. Ann Hockett – Professor – University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Brett Fuller – SHAPE America Past President
Dr. Rebekah Johnson – Professor – University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Katie Schultz – Health Educator – Lake Geneva Badger High School
Carlos Rodriguez – Health & PE Specialist – Milwaukee Public Schools
Hayden Lor – UWSP Student
Ashley Pletzer – Health, PE & Wellness Coordinator – Madison Metropolitan School District
Chloe Allen – WHPE Health Division Vice President – Fond Du Lac High School
Ian Lacasse – 2021 WHPE Health Teacher of the Year – Madison West High School
Health Presenters
Haley Rohloff – Health Educator – Sun Prairie West High School
Andy Milne – 2017 SHAPE America National Health Teacher of the Year – New Trier High School
Chloe Allen – WHPE Health Division Vice President – Fond Du Lac High School
Brittany McBride – Advocates for Youth
Sandee Ortiz – 2025 SHAPE America National Health Teacher of the Year – Sun Prairie West High School
Dr. Kristen Ford – Professor – Concordia College
Dr. Julie Knutson – Professor – Minnesota State University – Moorhead
Lindsey Pronzanski – Health Educator – Northside Middle School
Matt Hagedorn – 2026 SHAPE Midwest Health Teacher of the Year – Tallmadge High School
Laura Walan – 2025 IAHPERD Health Teacher of the Year – Neuqua Valley High School
Ian Lacasse – 2021 WHPE Health Teacher of the Year – Madison West High School
Physical Education Presenters
Valerie Nagy – OPEN National Trainer
Mark Housel – 2023 SHAPE Eastern District Elementary PE Teacher of the Year
Will Westphal – 2026 SHAPE MW Elementary PE Teacher of the Year
Cindie Cortinas-Vogt – 2024 SHAPE America National Elementary PE Teacher of the Year
Ryan Regan – 2024 IAHPERD (IL) Elementary PE Teacher of the Year
Catrina Haynes – 2016 IAHPERD (IL) Middle School PE Teacher of the Year
Dr. Kristi Mally – Professor – Winona State University
Chuck Heurkens – Physical Education Teacher – Appleton Area School District
Laura Gunderson – Physical Education Teacher – Stevens Point Area School District
Dustin Ambort – Physical Education Teacher – Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District
Sawyer Koplein – Physical Education Teacher – Unified School District of Antigo
Justin Dusso – Physical Education Teacher – Merton Community School District
Mark Foellmer – 2018 SHAPE MW MS PE Teacher of the Year – Executive Director SHAPE Midwest District
Ryan McKinney – 2024 SHAPE America National Middle School PE Teacher of the Year
Mike Chamberlain – 2024 MN SHAPE Elementary PE Teacher of the Year
Becky Foellmer – SHAPE Midwest Leadership Council
Kelly Zerby – 2022 SHAPE MW Elementary PE Teacher of the Year
Lisa Smith – 2025 SHAPE America National High School PE Teacher of the Year
Alex Grycowski – Health & PE Teacher/Health & PE Coordinator – Racine Unified School District
Jennifer Smith – PE Instructional Curriculum Specialist – Denver Public Schools
Brian Kenney – Founder and Owner Team Extreme LLC
Jo Bailey – 2013 SHAPE MW High School PE Teacher of the Year
Courtney Lukasavitz – 2025 SHAPE America National Middle School PE Teacher of the Year
Heather Burd – 2025 SHAPE Central District Middle School PE Teacher of the Year
Andy Milne – 2017 SHAPE America National Health Teacher of the Year – New Trier High School
Korey Kleinhans – 2026 SHAPE MW District Adapted PE Teacher of the Year
Lynsey Frank – WHPE Northwest District Coordinator
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
Continuing Education terms and conditions
Full refunds granted upon receipt of written request to uwspce-conf@uwsp.edu can be requested up to July 3, 2026. Canceling your hotel room does not cancel your conference registration. You will need to contact UWSP Continuing Education at the above address to make the cancellation. Refunds requested between July 4 and July 22 will be assessed as a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be offered on or after July 22, 2026. Substitutions can be made at any time, but no-shows will be responsible for the full fee.
For any additional workshop information, please email Meg Whaley at meg.whaley@dpi.wi.gov.
For assistance during the conference, please email uwspce-conf@uwsp.edu.
Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Please contact Continuing Education at or uwspce-conf@uwsp.edu.
If you have any questions on registration, please contact UWSP Continuing Education at 715-346-3838 or uwspce-conf@uwsp.edu.
Funding was made possible (in part) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.