September 30 – October 2, 2026 · Boise State University
The 2026 Annual Conference of the Western Society for Kinesiology & Wellness, in collaboration with SHAPE Idaho.
Join us at Boise State University for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection. We are expanding our depth of learning with our colleagues at SHAPE Idaho as we all work to help the world move.
Bring your scholarly hat and your tennis shoes!
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
Conference Theme
Connected in Motion
The full schedule — sessions, times, speakers, and rooms for all three days.
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Browse the complete schedule for September 30 – October 2, including the keynote, the E.C. Davis Lecture, the Broten Young Scholar Lecture, and all concurrent sessions and poster presentations.
Open the programThree days of ideas from leaders moving physical education, kinesiology, and sport forward.
Keynote SpeakerEducation consultant · PLT4M Professional Learning Lead · Host, Move With Purpose
Keynote Address
Born to Move. Built to Connect
Thursday, October 1 · 11:15 AM
For over 30 years, Chris Meyer has treated physical education as something worth rebuilding, not maintaining.
As Department Chair at Lewiston High School, she secured $200,000 in grant funding to bring heart rate technology, innovative curriculum, and an outdoor fitness facility into her program. She also helped launch an after-school prevention initiative that changed how students showed up to school — not just to physical education class. As an independent consultant and Professional Learning Lead for PLT4M, Chris helps schools across the country move PE from an afterthought to a priority, and as a student intern supervisor for the University of Idaho and Lewis-Clark State College she shapes how the next generation of educators teach. An Idaho Master Educator and award-winning teacher educator, she isn’t talking about the future of fitness and wellness — she’s already building it.
E.C. Davis LecturerProfessor, Boise State University
E.C. Davis Lecture
To Move or Not to Move? A Defense of Physical Activity Requirements in Kinesiology
Wednesday, September 30 · 1:20 PM
Program coordinator of K-12 Physical Education & Health in the School of Kinesiology.
His teaching and research center on the philosophical foundations of kinesiology and physical education, with work published in Quest, JOPERD, the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, and Kinesiology Review. His favorite debate: whether physical activity requirements (PARs) belong in kinesiology curricula.
Broten Young ScholarAssistant Professor of Sport Management, University of Idaho
Broten Young Scholar Lecture
Born in the Rodeo Arena: Lived Experiences of Identity and Belonging Among Competitive U.S. Rodeo Athletes
Wednesday, September 30 · 2:00 PM
Her research spans sport consumer behavior, Latine representation in sport, and cultural issues in sport.
Originally from Texas, her love for sport and community shapes her teaching and research. She is passionate about sharing the stories of sport communities often overlooked in traditional research. Off the clock, you’ll find her in the boxing ring or cheering on her favorite Mexican club teams and the Texas A&M Aggies.
Register in advance using the conference form. Once complete, submit your payment using the individual or group method below.
Start with the online registration form, then use the secure PayPal link. A PayPal account is not required.
Open registration form Pay registration feeProfessional / Faculty $150
Student $50
Professional / Faculty $175
Student $75
Email the Treasurer to request a payment invoice for your group.
Email the TreasurerCheck payments must be post-marked by September 1. All payments after September 1 must be made online.
Mailing address for the Treasurer
Jafra Thomas
Dpt. Kinesiology & Public Health
Cal Poly, 1 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Find submission requirements, examples, forms, and award information for your presenter type.
Poster categories, sample posters, grant eligibility, required materials, and student presentation awards.
View student guidelines →FACULTY & PROFESSIONALSOral and poster options, submission forms, templates, and the G. Arthur Broten Young Scholar Presentation.
View faculty guidelines →A short walk to Boise State University, with easy access to key amenities.
Special group rate: $179 USD per night
Available for the Western Society for Kinesiology & Wellness Conference 2026.
Last day to book: Friday, September 11, 2026
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2026 Conference Coordinator
Have a question or want to connect about the conference? Elaine is happy to help.
Getting to Boise is easy. Here’s how to reach campus and the conference hotel.
By Air
Fly into Boise Airport, just about 8 miles (a 15-minute drive) from Boise State University. Rideshare and taxis are available right at the terminal.
Where to Stay
The conference hotel, TownePlace Suites Boise Downtown/University, is a short walk to Boise State — no car needed once you arrive.
Getting Around
Downtown Boise and the campus area are compact and easy to explore on foot, including the scenic Boise River Greenbelt. If you drive, plan for campus visitor parking.
The conference runs out of two buildings on the Boise State campus, a short walk apart. Here’s where to be, where to park, and how to get online.
Venue One
Second floor, Albertsons Library
Venue Two
Everything else on the program
Getting to Campus
Our conference falls during a busy stretch at Boise State, so parking will likely be tight — and campus parking charges a fee. If you can, leave the car and take one of the easier options below.
Staying Connected
Boise State offers free guest wireless. Connect to:
Bronco-Guest
Guest registration is valid for 7 days. After that, simply register again.
Windows: Click the network icon in the System Tray at the lower right of your desktop, select Bronco-Guest, then click Connect.
Mac: Click the WiFi icon at the top right of the screen and choose Bronco-Guest.
Phones & tablets: Open your wireless settings and choose Bronco-Guest.
A few tips so you arrive ready for three days in motion.
Weather
Expect daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s °F and cooler evenings dipping into the 40s–50s °F. Pack layers and a light jacket for the evenings.
What to Bring
Sessions include active, on-your-feet components. Bring athletic shoes and activewear alongside your conference attire — and a reusable water bottle for Boise’s dry climate.
Good to Know
Boise runs on Mountain Time (MT). The high-desert sun is strong, so pack sunglasses and sunscreen for outdoor sessions and walks.