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Thomas L. McKenzie Research Award

Society of Health and Physical Educators

The purpose of this award is to promote the development of future researchers in the field of physical education, physical activity, and public health. To support this purpose,

SHAPE America will provide one or more annual awards to graduate students or early career

professionals (within 4 years of graduation) who are members of SHAPE America. Primary consideration will be given to the study of physical activity in natural environments such as schools, parks, and home settings (not laboratories) and as it relates to disease prevention (not rehabilitation). Funds will be used for the study of behavior, not mentalistic (e.g., self-concept, literacy) or biological (e.g., heart rate, cholesterol) outcomes. Studies can relate to the promotion of physical activity at the individual, group, or societal (e.g., policy) level.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete the application and provide a one-page letter on describing: a) the importance of the research or project being presented; and b) how the work aligns with or is historically linked to the work of Dr. McKenzie.

AWARD AMOUNT: The awardee will receive up to $2,000.00.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong Relevance to Physical Education / Health / Physical Activity / School- or Community-based PE

Your proposal or project should focus on issues relevant to health/physical education, physical activity promotion, school PE, public health through activity, sport, dance — basically aligned with SHAPE’s mission.

Whether research, educational scholarship, or programme support — the core must be about improving or studying health/PE/physical activity rather than unrelated topics.

2. Clear, Well-Designed Research or Project Plan (for Research Grants)

For research proposals: a clear hypothesis or research question; sound methodology; feasible design given the grant size. SHAPE’s Research Grant Program offers modest funding especially suited to small-scale, do-able studies.

Realistic scope: many SHAPE-funded studies examine school PE, activity levels, movement behavior, inclusive PE, etc.

Predictor: Realistic, focused, hypothesis-driven proposals with clear aims and deliverables fare better.

3. Emphasis on Education, Inclusion, Community / Equity / Public-Health Impact

Given SHAPE’s broad “health and physical education” mandate, projects that address inclusion, equity, public health (e.g. promoting physical activity in youth, marginalized populations), or school/community health promotion tend to align well.

Projects for schools or community programs (e.g. curricula, sports, inclusive physical activity, PE in underserved communities) often benefit from SHAPE’s program-grant mechanisms.

4. For Students/Future-Professionals — Clear Educational / Career Value

For scholarships or student-award applications: must demonstrate enrolment in relevant training (PE, health education, sport, etc.), and clearly show how the funding will help their studies or certification.

For small-scale grants or teacher support (e.g. “Send a Teacher”), clarity about how the support translates to better teaching, curriculum, student benefit — shows value.

5. Modest, Well-Justified Budget & Appropriate Scope

SHAPE grants are typically modest — so small, well-scoped projects or pilot studies with lean budgets are more realistic.

Over-ambitious or large-scale plans under small grant schemes are unlikely to be funded; matching scope to funding level is essential.

6. Institutional or Community Buy-In (School / District / Program Support)

For school-based or community-based proposals (PE curriculum, activity programs, inclusive PE, after-school sport, etc.) having institutional support (school administration, district, community stakeholders) helps — shows feasibility and potential sustainability.

7. Emphasis on Dissemination and Practical Utility

Given SHAPE’s role in shaping national standards and educational practices, proposals that commit to sharing results (publication, curriculum dissemination, community use, evidence-based practice) are stronger.

For research: outcomes should ideally inform PE/health education practice, not just be academic — journals, conferences, community outreach, or integration into school programmes.

🎯 What This Means — If You Plan to Apply to SHAPE America

If you want to prepare a grant or scholarship application to SHAPE America, you should:

Ensure your project is directly about physical education, health education, physical activity, sport, school PE or community activity.

Keep aims focused and realistic, especially if funding is modest — pilot data, small samples, school- or community-based interventions, observational or interventional designs with manageable scope.

Emphasize public-health / educational impact, inclusion, equity, accessibility — especially if reaching underserved or marginalized populations.

For school or community-based proposals: demonstrate institutional/community buy-in, feasibility, and sustainability.

Make a lean, justified budget — aligned with grant size.

For student or early-career applications: clearly show academic/course need, career development value, or educational benefit.

Include a dissemination/implementation plan — how findings or interventions will be used in practice, curriculum, or community programs.

Specialties

Global Health

Public Health

Eligibility Requirements

Current graduate students or early career professionals (within 4 years of graduation) conducting behavioral research related to the study of physical activity policy or promotion are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to those with physical activity/physical education backgrounds focusing their research efforts on issues related to physical activity and public health.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Society of Health and Physical Educators

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: PO Box 225, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

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