PE Challenge
Arkansas vs. Kentucky
Top Arkansas Schools
Which state has the most active PE programs? It's time to find out!
SHAPE Arkansas is challenging Kentucky PE teachers and schools to an epic Spring Break Mileage Showdown! Schools and PE programs will compete state vs. state and school vs. school to see who can log the most miles running, walking, or hiking on Strava.
🔥 How the PE Challenge Works
🏆 PE Teachers, Schools, & Students—It’s Game Time!
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Schools & PE programs compete for most miles logged and most participants.
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Arkansas Schools vs. Kentucky Schools – Which state has the most dedicated PE programs?
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Bragging Rights, Recognition & Awards are on the line!
📋 How to Participate
Register Your PE Class or School
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Teachers register their PE classes or school as a team (choose "PE Challenge" at registration).
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Students join their school team and log their miles to help their school rise in the rankings.
2️⃣ Track & Log Miles
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Use a Garmin watch or the Strava app to track every mile of running, walking, or hiking.
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Make sure your activity is set to “public” so it counts toward your school’s total.
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Follow Chad Sanders (SHAPE Arkansas Executive Director) on Strava so we can verify your progress.
3️⃣ Compete & Win
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Miles are tracked statewide on the leaderboard.
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Top schools & PE classes will earn awards, recognition, and ultimate bragging rights!
🏅 Awards & Recognition
🏫 Top PE School (Most Total Miles)
📊 Most PE Student Participants
🏃♂️ Top PE Teacher (Most Miles Logged)
💪 PE Challenge MVP (Most Effort & Dedication)
🔥 Social Media Star (Best #ArkansasMoves Post)
🔹 All finishers will be recognized! Every mile counts!
🏁 Arkansas PE vs. Kentucky PE:
The Ultimate Showdown!
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Which state will prove they have the most active students and teachers?
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Which PE programs will dominate the leaderboard?
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Which schools will claim the title of the most active in the region?
💪 Arkansas PE Teachers & Schools – Let’s defend our home turf!
🔥 Kentucky PE – Are you ready for the challenge?
📲 Track your miles, compete for top honors, and prove your PE program is the best!
🚀 Ready to join? Register now and start logging miles!
A Challenge Led by Experience
The SHAPE Arkansas Executive Director, Chad Sanders, is a highly experienced physical educator and track coach in Arkansas. With over 20 years of experience, he has taught physical education at all levels, hosted State Track Meets, and worked at the university level to develop future physical educators and coaches. His deep understanding of competition, program development, and athlete motivation makes him uniquely qualified to lead this initiative.
Adding a personal touch to the challenge, Chad is also the father of standout senior runner Owen Sanders of Little Rock Christian Academy, making this event even more meaningful to him.