Continuing Education Opportunities

The SHAPE America National Convention & Expo offers a wealth of continuing education opportunities for professionals at all levels. Earn valuable professional development credits by attending and participating in sessions and workshops at the convention, while staying up to date with the latest research and best practices in health and physical education!

Graduate Credit(s) from the University of Mount Union

Convention attendees have the opportunity to earn one or two graduate credits from the University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH. To receive the credit, participants must purchase this option through the convention registration process, attend and summarize at least 12 sessions (for one credit) or 20 sessions (for two credits) on site at the 2026 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, and complete a capstone assignment after the event. Convention registration is required.

Each graduate credit registrant will receive a comprehensive packet at #SHAPEKC with details on how to appropriately complete and submit all necessary materials to receive documentation of the collegiate credit. Please note that some participation opportunities at the event will not qualify as part of the session requirement for this credit (ex: general sessions, social events, Coffee Talks, special events, etc.).

Once a participant has picked up their packet on site in Kansas City, this purchase is non-refundable, even if the participant does not complete the necessary steps during the appropriate timeline to earn credit.

Cost (Member and Non-Member)

• One credit: $199
• Two credits: $349

Continuing Education Contact Hours for CHES^®/MCHES^®

Sponsored by SHAPE America, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., this program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES^®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES^®) to receive up to 22 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Convention registration is required.

A list of approved sessions are now available. Please plan to check this list at the start of the convention for updates in the event of schedule changes.

CHES^®/MCHES^® should select the ticketed event “CECH” to purchase and register for CECH during the registration process.

Cost

• Member price: $30
• Non-member price: $35

SHAPE America Contact Hours

The SHAPE America Contact Hours (SACH) program is designed to help attendees document professional development opportunities offered at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo. Convention registration is required.

Some convention sessions will not qualify for SACH (ex: general sessions, social events, Coffee Talks, special events, etc.). If you have questions regarding what opportunities qualify for SACH, please reach out to [email protected].

Please note that it is the responsibility of all attendees to confirm that our SACH will count toward their licensing/credentialing/professional development requirements.

Cost

• Member price: $30
• Non-member price: $35