BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Exware Solutions Inc.//ExSite v3.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ExSite-EvtCal-218-@ncaahperd-sm.org DTSTAMP:20260411T230150 DTSTART:20260723 DTEND:20260725 SUMMARY:2026 National PE Institute DESCRIPTION:-- #PEInstitute26 --\n\nNC SHAPE is pleased to announce that the National Physical Education Institute is back at UNC Asheville for 2 026!\n\nThe National PE Institute is a professional development conferen ce designed to enhance the teaching practices of physical education prof essionals. It offers:\n\nExpert Instruction: Presentations led by renow ned experts in the field of health and physical education.\n\nInnovative Ideas: Exposure to the latest research, best practices, and innovative teaching strategies.\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Opportunities to con nect with other physical education professionals from across the country .\n\nContinuing Education Credits: Earn valuable continuing education c redits to maintain professional certifications.\n\nObjective: The Insti tute aims to equip physical educators with the knowledge and skills nece ssary to create engaging and effective learning experiences for all stud ents.\n\n* To view Registration Details, please scroll down...\n\n* To v iew Hotel Information, please scroll down...\n\nAttendee Dates: Thursda y and Friday, July 23-24, 2026.\n\nAttendee Costs: Early bird registrat ion is $375 for non-NC SHAPE members and $275 for NC SHAPE members. The price includes lunch for two days. This price is comparable to the typic al costs for other national events. Please note that you must be an NC S HAPE member to receive the $50 discount.\n\nSpecial “Build Your Own AI Playground” Pre-Conference Seminar! ($75): We will have a limited se ating opportunity for those individuals wanting to learn more about AI ( Artificial Intelligence in H/PE). This will take place on Wednesday, Jul y 22nd, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM in Mountain View at the Sherrill Center on t he campus of UNC Asheville. \n\n* Also, a special AI Track of 6 additio nal breakouts will be featured throughout this year’s event. Each will be recorded for our in-person and virtual attendees. 10 hours in all!  \n\n* Please Note: The 4-hour Pre-Conference Seminar videos will only b e available for folks wanting this specially designed add-on.\n\nVirtual Conference As Well! Can't Travel to Asheville? No problem! From July 2 5 to August 25, you can earn up to 3.0 CEUs by watching all 4 keynote sp eakers and 26 other specially selected breakout sessions in the comfort of your home or while on vacation. The Virtual Conference is the same pr ice as the in-person conference.\n\nExhibitor Dates: Set-Up is Wednesda y, July 22nd, between 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Take-Down is Friday, July 24th, f rom 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Contact Artie Kamiya to register your company and fo r shipping information. Artie@ncshape.org. (919) 818-6486.\n\nExhibitor Costs: $750 for a single booth - comes with one 45-minute breakout ses sion; $1,200 for a double booth - comes with two 45-minute breakout sess ions; $3,000 for a sponsor booth - comes with two 45-minute breakout ses sions and banner placement on stage and prominent booth placement.\n\nLo cation: Sherrill Center/Kimmel Arena on the beautiful campus of the Un iversity of North Carolina – Asheville. 227 Campus Drive, Asheville, N orth Carolina 28804\n\n3.0 Teacher Renewal Credits: Up to 3.0 CEUs (1 C EU = 10 Contact Hours) can be earned for this event.\n1.2 CEUs (12 hours ) for the in-person event on Thursday and Friday.\nPlus 1.8 CEUs (18 hou rs) for watching the recorded sessions on the Whova App when you get hom e. These will be available for 30 days.\n\n2026 Keynoters: This summer, we have been able to secure a very talented line-up of outstanding platf orm speakers who include:\n\nAndy Vasily: Andy Vasily is a highly respec ted physical education teacher, educational consultant, and curriculum c oordinator known for his extensive work in international education. Orig inally from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, he trained at the University of Wi ndsor and has taught at International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in coun tries including Japan, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, China, and Saudi Arabia. Cu rrently, he serves as the PYP (Primary Years Programme) Coordinator at A ntwerp International School in Belgium.\n\nDr. Teri Schlosser: Dr. Teri Schlosser is an Assistant Professor and Health Promotion Advisor at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP), based in the Departmen t of Kinesiology at the Jones Health and Physical Education Center. Teri is the current President of NC SHAPE and will be our Lead Presenter on “Everything AI."\n\nTom Filline: Tom Filline is an elementary school physical education (PE) teacher based in Chicago, Illinois. He is best k nown for his social media persona, "The Angry Gym Teacher," where he sha res humorous sketches and parodies about teacher life and parenting, ama ssing millions of views and a large following (over 190,000 on TikTok an d 115,000 on Instagram). Filline began performing stand-up comedy in 201 5 after training at iO Chicago and The Second City Conservatory. He has performed at notable comedy clubs like Zanies and is part of the Bored T eachers Comedy Tour. His comedic style draws from his experiences as a P E teacher, a father of twins, and a former professional wrestler and imp roviser. \n\nBo Shappell: Bo Shappell is a health and physical educati on teacher at Daniel Boone Area High School in Pennsylvania, with over 1 6 years of experience in education. Shappell is a co-founder of Wellnes s Education Integrated (WE Integrated) and COMCHI, organizations that pr ovide workshops and products like COMCHI cards to foster SEL in classroo ms. He has co-authored a book with his wife, Daniella Land, titled All In: The Mindset of Fitness, which emphasizes a holistic approach to well ness. He is also a certified personal trainer through the American Counc il on Exercise (ACE) and has served as a middle school baseball, footbal l, and wrestling coach.\n\nEach will be tasked with delivering an except ional keynote, a 45-minute activity session, and a classroom session!\n\ nPlus a Guest Cadre of Fantastic Presenters! Joining this group will be a hand-selected cadre of 12 National & International Presenters and Soc ial Media Mavens. Names will be released as the event draws closer.\n\nI nstitute Contact\nArtie Kamiya, Co-Executive Director\nNC SHAPE\n3509 Mo ssdale Avenue\nDurham, NC 27707\nArtie@ncshape.org\n(919) 818-6486\n\nQu estions? Please contact Artie as time permits > Artie@ncshape.org or 919.818.6486.\n\nHotel Accommodations: Please note that we have secured approximately 200 rooms between the Embassy Suites (primary hotel) and the Double Tree (overflow). We anticipate a turn-away crowd.\n\n* Once t his happens, we will open up the Crowne Plaza as the third option. This is the hotel we have used in the past.\n\n* In all cases, attendees will need to make arrangements to/from UNC Asheville.\n\n* Our hotel block d ates are July 22nd-24th. You may book Friday the 24th at our discount ra te if you extend the dates and refresh the page.\n\n* Please contact Ar tie@ncshape.org for any questions.\n\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Ashevill e Downtown, 192 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801; 828-407-0422 (Refer ence “The National PE Institute 2025 - 2025 UNCA Event.” This is our primary hotel. This is our primary hotel.\n\n* Reservation Deadline: M onday, June 1, 2026\n\n* 5 Minute Drive to UNC Asheville (1.6 miles)\n\n * $205/night (taxes not included). 2 Queen, 2 Room Suite. Includes brea kfast and nightly manager’s social. Please note that there are limited rooms available.\n\n* This is where the PE Institute staff, keynoters a nd most attendees will be housed. Please try to book here 1st!\n\n* Boo k Your Room By Phone: Call 828-407-0422 (Reference “The National PE I nstitute 2026 - 2026 UNCA Event.” \n\nBook Your Room at the Embassy S uites\n\nDoubleTree: 199 Haywood, Asheville, NC 28801. (828) 505-8500. This is the sister property of the Embassy Suites and is right across th e street from the Embassy. This includes breakfast at the DoubleTree and two drink vouchers at the Embassy Suites. Parking will be discounted to $15/night as well. This is our secondary hotel.\n\n* Reservation Deadli ne: Monday, June 1, 2025\n\n* 5 Minute Drive to UNC Asheville (1.6 mile s)\n\n* $205/night (taxes not included). 2 Queen\n\n* Book Your Room: C all 828-407-0422 (Reference “The National PE Institute 2026 - 2026 UNC A Event.” \n\nBook Your Room at the DoubleTree\n\n------------------- -----------------------------------------------------\n\nWednesday, July 22nd: Embassy Suites - Asheville Hotel. Check in on your own. Please n ote there is a $15/day fee for parking. This has been reduced from $30/n ight for #PEInstitute26 attendees.\n\n* Manager’s Reception 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the Embassy Suites Guests Only\n\n* Early Arrivers’ “Mee t & Greet” Social @ Embassy Suites from 8:00 - 9:30 PM.\n\nThursday, July 23rd\n\n* FREE Breakfast: 6:00 - 9:30 AM at Embassy Suites Guests Only\n\n* Leave to drive to UNC Asheville: 7:45 AM > There will be extr a folks on valet parking to expedite this process. \n\n* PE Institute R egistration: 7:45 - 8:30 AM\n\n* Morning Keynote with Andy Vasily: 8:3 0 - 9:30 AM\n\n* 1st Breakouts with State & National TOYs & Special Gues ts: 9:45- 10:30 AM\n\n* 2nd Breakouts with State & National TOYs & Spec ial Guests: 10:45 - 11:30 AM\n\n* FREE LUNCH at Brown Hall Cafeteria: 1 1:30 - 12:45 \n\n* 3rd Breakouts with State & National TOYs & Special Guests: 1:00 - 1:45 PM\n\n* 4th Breakouts with State & National TOYs &  Special Guests: 2:00 - 2:45 PM\n\n* Afternoon Keynote with Dr. Teri S chlosser: 3:00 - 3:45 PM\n\n* Manager’s Reception 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the Embassy Suites.\n\n* Night on Your Own!\n\nFriday, July 24th\n\n* F REE Breakfast: 6:00 - 9:30 AM at Embassy Suites Guests Only\n\n* Leave to drive to UNC Asheville: 7:45 AM > There will be extra folks on valet parking to expedite this process. \n\n* Registration: 7:45 - 8:30 AM\ n\n* Morning Keynote with Tom Filline (The Angry Gym Teacher): 8:30 - 9 :30 AM\n\n* 1st Breakouts with State & National TOYs & Special Guests : 9:45- 10:30 AM\n\n* 2nd Breakouts with State & National TOYs & Spe cial Guests: 10:45 - 11:30 AM\n\n* LUNCH at Brown Hall Cafeteria: 11:30 - 12:45 (Paid Lunch for Attendees)\n\n* 3rd Breakouts with State & N ational TOYs & Special Guests: 1:00 - 1:45 PM\n\n* 4th Breakouts with State & National TOYs & Special Guests: 2:00 - 2:45 PM\n\n* Afternoon Keynote with Bo Chappell: 3:00 - 3:30 PM\n\n* PE Institute Closing Cere monies: 3:30 - 4:00 PM\n END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR