Stay up to date with Arizona Health and Physical Education Blog & Social Media
Happy Spring!!! It’s hard to believe it’s already March and Spring Break is just around the corner and that means ONE QUARTER TO GO! To help us with the last quarter, Mr. Artie Kamiya, physical educator extradaordaire has graciously provided us with the latest issue of Great Activities: the Nation’s ONLY FREE Newspaper for Elementary and Middle School Physical Education. …
Stuck in PE? Simple Ways to Support Students with Disabilities Using What You Already Know By Leo Dorantes If you’ve taught physical education for any amount of time, general or adapted, you’ve probably had this moment. A student shows up to physical education or Adapted PE class, you’re looking at your lesson, and you think: “I’m honestly not sure what’s …
Student Oriented Approach to Recreation, PE and Sport (SOAR): Reimagining Recess Through Mentorship, Leadership, and Purpose Founded and created by Dr. William S. Hesse, Mathew Gilbert and OUAZ Sport Leadership Student Athletes. Every school leader understands the challenge of balancing safety, learning, and student well-being, especially during unstructured times like lunch and recess. These moments, while often overlooked, can significantly …
February 2026 Dear Colleagues and Champions of Student Well-Being, As we reflect on another energizing and impactful state convention, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you. Your presence, your passion, and your commitment to elevating the field of Physical Education continue to inspire the work we do together. This year’s convention reminded me of the …
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO GET YOUR LIMITED EDITION 2025 CONVENTION T-SHIRT!!! Order here: https://members.azhpe.org/https/members.azhpe.org/admin/store/products but don’t wait! Several colors and sizes S-4XL are available. Be sure you are signed in to your membership profile to get the membership price of $20! Again, these will NOT be available to order after next Friday, October 17, 2025 so click on that link …
Arizona Health and Physical Education is proud to present the 2025 Award Winners Kelly Jordan, Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Nataly Van Alstine, Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Steve Shween, High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Leo Dorantes, Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Trevin Erickson, Future Professional of the Year Kelly …
Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Education Members! This week we have a special gift/resource for you to use in your classes right away! I hope you find it useful and something worth sharing! Let us know what you think! Meet Artie Kamiya & Great Activities Newspaper 2.0 Great Activities Newspaper Artie Kamiya is a longtime advocate, publisher, and innovator in the …
The countdown is on! Join educators, presenters, and partners from across the state for three days of learning, movement, and community at the Mesa Convention Center. We’re kicking things off with a brand‑new social experience you won’t want to miss—then rolling right into two full days of top‑tier professional development. Key Dates & Times Kick‑Off Social @ Revel Surf: Monday, …
Please visit www.azhpe.org/state to view all 2025 Arizona State Convention information and to register. Our convention this year begins with a ‘Kick-off Social’ at Revel Surf in Mesa at 5pm on Monday October 27th with our awards and recognition ceremony for our Teacher of the Year award Winners at 7pm. Any and ALL members are FREE to attend and able …
Delta Hotels Mesa 200 North Centennial Way Mesa, Arizona 85201 (Adjacent to the Mesa Convention Center) Hotel Room Block Link (Click Here) Convention Room Rates valid through September 26, 2025 so make your reservations now!