What Is Physical Literacy And Why Does It Matter?

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Best Practices, Executive Director, Future Professionals

What Is Physical Literacy And Why Does It Matter? BY TED TEMERTZOGLOU, @LIFEISATHLETIC Physical literacy is no different than other aspects of literacy. Kids aren’t born physically literate—just like they aren’t born knowing how to read or count. As a parent myself, I know you’re likely familiar with the terms “literacy” and “numeracy”. School boards across Canada have prioritized literacy and …

Moonlight Golf T-shirts Available

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Moonlight Golf to benefit Future Professionals in Health and Physical Education throughout Arizona  took place on Sunday , January 14 in Gilbert. T-shirts are still available. The cost is $15 and this year’s shirt is a soft cotton premium blend that is comfortable for both men and women. Shipping charges will be added. Please visit (Click Here) to place your order.

Direct Instruction Matters for all Children

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices

Evaluation of a direct-instruction intervention to improve movement and pre-literacy skills among young children: A within-subject repeated measures design Chloe Bedard1*, Emily Bremer2, Wenonah Campbell3 and John Cairney1, 2, 4 1Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Canada 2Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Canada 3School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Canada 4Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Canada …

Introduction to the School Health Index

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Best Practices, News & Events

Introduction to the School Health Index January 10, 2018 — 3-4 p.m. ET This presentation will introduce participants to the School Health Index (SHI), a self-assessment and planning tool for schools to improve health-related policies, practices and programs. Join this webinar : Understand how to complete the SHI; Identify updates to the 2017 SHI; Develop an action plan toward school improvement. …

2018 Adapted Physical Education Conference Keynote Speaker

Adapted Physical EducationAdapted Physical Education, News & Events

The Arizona Adapted Physical Education Committee would like to announce that Martin Block, University of Virginia, will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2018 Arizona Adapted Physical Education Conference on February 15 in Phoenix. Martin Block is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Virginia where he teaches courses in adapted physical education and motor development. …

Moonlight Golf is only a couple of weeks away!

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorNews & Events

Base fee: General Fee – $40.00 This fee is for all participants. Includes three hours of Top Golf, and food. This events benefits all Health and Physical Education Future Professionals in the State of Arizona. Receipts for tax purposes will sent automatically or contact Lynne Kneale ([email protected]). Because this is a donation Benefiting Future Professionals, No Refunds will be given. …