LEARN. CONNECT. COLLABORATE. MOVE. 💙
The countdown is ON! ⏰
The 2026 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention is just around the corner, and we are getting SO excited to welcome health and physical educators from across Arizona to the Mesa Convention Center on Tuesday, October 27, 2026!
This is more than just a day of professional development.
It’s a day to learn something new, reconnect with old friends, meet new colleagues, discover new resources, share ideas, laugh, move, and leave feeling re-energized about the incredible work you do every day!
And trust us…you do NOT want to miss this one!
🏆 We’re Kicking Things Off with a Special Night of Recognition!
Before the convention gets rolling, join us on Monday evening, October 26, 2026, for our Teacher of the Year Honors and Recognition Night!
This special evening will be an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding educators, leaders, and professionals who are making a difference in health and physical education across Arizona.
✨ Details are coming soon!
🎟️ HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?
If not…WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! 😎
There is still time to take advantage of the early-bird registration price!
But you’ll want to move quickly because registration prices increase on September 26, 2026.
💥 Early bird = MORE money in your pocket!
👉 Register today and save!
Register for the 2026 AZHPE State Convention
The convention is scheduled for 8:00 AM–4:00 PM on October 27 at the Mesa Convention Center.
📚 Not Sure What the Convention Has to Offer?
We’ve got you covered!
Take a look at our Schedule at a Glance and see just how much amazing professional learning is packed into one day!
Our 2026 schedule is FULL, with sessions covering topics including:
🏃♀️ Adapted Physical Education
🤝 Inclusion
🧠 Physical literacy
🏀 Sport-specific activities
🚴 Cycling
🌳 Outdoor activities
🎯 Innovative games
👟 Classroom management
…and SO much more!
The session proposal process is officially closed because we have filled every available session! That means you can expect a full day of learning opportunities from educators and professionals who are ready to share their knowledge, strategies, and ideas with you.
👉 Check out the Schedule at a Glance and start planning your day! Schedule at a Glance
🤝 Convention Is About MORE Than Sessions!
Sure, the sessions are awesome.
But ask anyone who has attended an AZHPE convention and they’ll tell you…
The people are a HUGE part of what makes convention special! 💙
Convention is your opportunity to:
✨ Meet PE teachers from across Arizona
✨ Reconnect with colleagues you haven’t seen in a while
✨ Make new professional connections
✨ Share ideas and strategies
✨ Talk about what is working in your school
✨ Ask questions and problem-solve together
✨ Find inspiration from other educators
✨ Build your professional network
✨ Laugh with people who understand what it’s like to teach PE!
Sometimes the best idea you take home isn’t something you learned in a session.
It’s something a colleague told you in the hallway.
It’s a conversation over lunch.
It’s a new connection made while checking out an exhibitor.
It’s hearing, “Wait…YOU do that too?!” 😂
That’s the magic of convention.
🛍️ COME SHOP, EXPLORE & DISCOVER!
We are also excited to welcome vendors and exhibitors from around the country!
This is your chance to check out new equipment, programs, resources, technology, curriculum ideas, and other products designed to support the work you do with students.
And don’t just walk by!
👉 Stop.
👉 Ask questions.
👉 Try something new.
👉 Talk with the representatives.
👉 Discover something you can take back to your school.
Several exhibitors will also be providing opportunities to experience products and resources firsthand.
Be sure to check out the exhibitor list before convention and make a plan to visit your favorites!
👕 AND YES…THERE ARE CONVENTION T-SHIRTS!
Because what is an AZHPE convention without some awesome convention swag?! 😍
Our 2026 AZHPE Convention T-Shirts are available for pre-order!
You can order yours ahead of time and choose to:
📍 Pick it up at convention
OR
📦 Have it shipped directly to your home!
And with multiple sizes and colors available, you can show off your AZHPE pride in style.
👉 Order your 2026 Convention T-Shirt here:
Shop the 2026 AZHPE Convention T-Shirt
🎤 AND DID WE MENTION OUR KEYNOTE?!
We are thrilled to welcome William “MrWillPE” Potter as our 2026 keynote speaker!
MrWillPE Instagram – check it out!
William is an experienced physical educator, OPEN National Trainer, former SHAPE America Board member, and former CAHPERD President. He has also been recognized as both California Elementary Teacher of the Year and SHAPE America National Elementary Teacher of the Year.
You are NOT going to want to miss what he brings to Mesa!
🚨 SAVE THE DATE!
🏆 Monday, October 26, 2026
Teacher of the Year Honors & Recognition Night
✨ Details coming soon!
🎉 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
2026 AZHPE State Convention
📍 Mesa Convention Center
📅 October 27, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
💙 YOUR PROFESSION. YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR CONVENTION.
Whether this is your first AZHPE convention or you’ve been attending for years, we hope you’ll make plans to join us.
Come ready to…
LEARN. 📚
Take away new ideas, strategies, activities, and resources.
CONNECT. 🤝
Meet educators and professionals from across Arizona.
COLLABORATE. 💡
Share what works, ask questions, and learn from one another.
MOVE. 🏃♀️
Because we are AZHPE…and we don’t do sitting still all day! 😉
HAVE FUN! 🎉
Because professional development should be something you actually ENJOY!
So grab your colleagues, register before the price goes up, order your shirt, and start making your convention plans!
We’ll see you in Mesa!
💙 Arizona Health & Physical Education
Come ready to LEARN.
Come ready to CONNECT.
Come ready to COLLABORATE.
Come ready to MOVE!