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Physical Education Teachers

Unions and Associations

Teachers can join the American Federation of Teachers or the National Education Association. The Association for Childhood Education International provides research about the field. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards offers national board certification. The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation accredits teacher education programs. 

Many teachers will join an association based on the state in which they work such as the New Jersey Education Association, which provides advocacy, educational resources, and networking. Associations specific to physical education include the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America, formerly the National Association for Sport and Physical Education), whose mission is "to advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance and sport."

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