Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Is there a deadline to submit essays?
• How long should my essay be?
• How do I submit my essay? 　 
• How do I submit my students' essays? 
• Can I submit more than one essay?
• Am I eligible to win more than one prize? 
• I am under 18 can I submit an essay?
• How do I know you received my essays?
• May I make copies of essays to use in my classroom?
• Am I allowed to print and use the lesson plans?
• How may I contact someone at PE2020?

Is there a deadline to submit essays?

No. You may submit your essay at any time.

How long should my essay be?

Essays should be no longer than 500 words (shorter is fine!)

How do I submit my essay? 　

There are two options for submitting an essay.  You may submit as an individual or if you are a K-12 teacher, you may also make a submission on behalf of your students/class.

How do I submit my students' essays.

PE2020 is a great interdisciplinary activity idea.

1.  Have your students write an essay (500 words or less) that answers the question "What does the future of physical education look like in the year 2020 and beyond?"
    
2. Ask your students to take their essays home and have their parents submit their essay online at www.PE2020.org. Note: Parents should choose "classroom submission" as their entry type and complete the school information requested (school name, address and email contact).　Also, parents should indicate the essay is from a K-12 student but use their own name and address for the contact information on the submission form.

To turn PE2020 into an in-class assignment, simply have your students' parents sign the PE2020 parental consent form.

Once you have obtained parents' permission, students can submit their essays online and select "I have read and agree to the terms of the PE2020 submission agreement." Since their parents have already signed the permission forms, it is okay if the students click this link.

Please send original signed permission slips to NASPE at the address on the form.

Can I submit more than one essay?

Yes. You may submit as many essays as you would like.

How long should my essay be?

Essays should be no longer than 500 words (shorter is fine!)

Am I eligible to win more than one prize?

If you enter both an Individual and a Classroom submission, you are eligible to win in both categories; however, please note that Individual submissions are limited to one winner per household/person for the entire contest period. Please see contest rules for complete details.

I am under 18 can I submit an essay?

No, you must be over the age of 18 to submit an essay. If you are under the age of 18 your parents must sign the submission agreement and submit the essay on your behalf. Parents/Guardians, please note that your name should be the name on the submission and will show on website; however, please mark "K-12 student" under classification and "Under 18" for age so that we know you are submitting on behalf of a minor. 

How do I know you received my essays?

When you successfully submit an essay through our web site, you will see an on-screen message that says the essay was received. You will also see information about the review process. Most essays should appear on the site within 2 business days.

May I make copies of essays to use in my classroom?

NASPE generally grants permission for copies to be used in classrooms as long as the text is being used in a single classroom and a fee is not being charged for the materials. If you wish to make copies of essays beyond these terms, please feel free to submit a reprint permission request with the details of your request.

Am I allowed to print and use the lesson plans?

Yes. Please download and use these lessons in your classroom.

How may I contact someone at PE2020?

For questions or concerns regarding the PE2020 website please send an email to PE2020@aahperd.org