Hi everyone, We are still looking for applicants for the following Western District Leadership Council positions- President- Elect (1) Member at Large (2) Future Professional (1) Applicants must be members of SHAPE America and live in the Western District. We encourage anyone who’s interested in serving the Western District to apply! Please share the link to the application with anyone …
Practicing Respect Helps Prevent Bullying
Bullying can affect diverse students differently than other students. Based on growing research, we know that Black and Hispanic youth who are bullied are more likely to have their grades suffer compared to their white peers. This Black History Month and beyond, schools and communities can practice and encourage respect for diversity. Respecting diversity is key to building a safe, connected, and supportive environmentfor …
Western District Leadership Council Application
The Western District Leadership Council voted to have an application process in place of an election to select our 2024-2025 WD Leadership Council. For reference, SHAPE America currently uses the application process for all of it’s committees. We ask that you please share this application with anyone that may be interested. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yAo_1B3c4DFaS7E1j8pLO54jVc_m_qwHyn4aMjitRXU/edit. Applicants must be current SHAPE America members and …
2024 State Convention Keynote
Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Chelsey Sands, is proud to announce that Jen Heebink will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2024 Arizona State Convention, November 6th and 7th. Jen Heebink is the 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2022 Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, and 2020 MNSHAPE Adapted PE Teacher of …
Aren’t They Freezing? The REAL Reason Teenagers Won’t Wear Coats
They’re Just Not Cold With every parent screaming “FINE… freeze then!” when their kid walks out the door totally underdressed, this might offer some peace of mind. It turns out there’s some truth to this! According to an article in the Washington Post, “The metabolic rates for kids up through their teens are higher than those of most adults, and so are their activity levels. …
Level-Up Your PE Program: USTA School Tennis Webinar January 17
School Tennis Join us on Wednesday, January 17th from 4-5 PM EST to gain insight into the Physical Education tennis program, how to implement or sustain a PE tennis program, connect with a School Partner (Parks & Recreation or an NJTL/CTA), and work with After School programs to grow the sport. Our panelists: Jackie Branham (William Wells Brown Elementary) KY, Delaine Mast, …
Congratulations Dr. Corbin!
Professor Chuck Corbin was honored as he received the White House’s Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. The International Organization of Health, Sport, and Kinesiology (IOHSK) nominated him for this award. IOHSK’s CEO, Dr. Hosung So along with Dr Hyeonho Yu came to Phoenix to present Dr. Corbin with this wonderful award during the Awards Ceremony at the National Association for Kinesiology …
15th Annual School Healthcare Training Event
Registration Now Open! 15th Annual School Healthcare Training Event Saturday, February 10, 2024 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM The University of Arizona Pediatric Pulmonary Center is hosting the 15th Annual School Healthcare Training Event. Topics include Smoking Tobacco and Vaping, Weight Inclusiveness, GI Issues & Behaviors, Food Allergies, & Pediatric Mental Health Final Agenda to Be Released Soon! Location: University …
Be Part of the Conversation: Register for Arizona Farm to School
Community of Practice (CoP) Meetings What is a Community of Practice (CoP)? A community of practice (Co-OP) is a group of people who share a common interest, profession, or set of goals and come together to share knowledge, experiences, and resources. The members of a community of practice are typically practitioners who learn from one another through collaboration and sharing best practices. The …
Happy Kwanzaa
What began as a community celebration for African Americans during the Civil Rights movement has become a call to build a better, stronger world for our children. Happy Kwanzaa from Arizona Health and Physical Education.