PHOENIX — A Phoenix-based program is using baseball as therapy for those with cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer’s, and veterans in the VA with chronic physical disabilities. One of the facilities they partner with is the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in Phoenix. The Society for American Baseball Research has created a “Baseball Memories” program to facilitate discussions and reminisce about the …
Wellness A to Z Day 2022!
We need YOUR help celebrating Wellness AtoZ Day 2022! Join the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, and its wellness initiative, Wellness AtoZ for an in-person community event at Margaret T. Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix on Sunday, May 15th. Here’s how YOU can help make Arizona and the Greater Phoenix region known as a destination for healthy living… Sponsor a booth at our Wellness AtoZ Day …
The Exhibit and Sponsorship Application for the 2022 Arizona State Convention is now open.
The 2022 State Convention will be held November 2-3 at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Building. November 1 will be a Workshop Day and the Honor and Recognition Awards later in the evening. The theme this year is Covering All the Bases! Please contact Lynn Preble, (preble@azhpe.org) or Arlo Pew, (pew@azhpe.org) with questions. Exhibit and Sponsorship Information (Click Here) Exhibit and …
NFL FLAG-IN-SCHOOLS
Since 2014, over 32,000 FLAG-In-Schools kits have helped 15M students get active. Now it’s YOUR turn! Apply now for a FREE NFL FLAG-In-Schools Kit for YOUR school – great for use in PE class, recess, and before and after-school programs! Apply Now (Click Here)
Time to Step Up to the Plate!
On behalf of Arizona Health and Physical Education President Arlo Pew, the Board of Directors would like to invite all interested professionals to submit a presentation proposal for the 2022 Arizona State Convention. The theme this year is “Covering All the Bases”. We will be back in person at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Building, on November 2 and 3. …
National Girls & Women in Sports Day, Feb. 2
February 2, 2022, marks the 36th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. The confidence, strength and character gained through sports participation are the very tools girls and women need to become strong leaders in sports and life. This year’s event will …
Free Offsite Workshop for State Convention Participants
Sun Devil Fitness Complex Thursday, November 4th, 8:00 am – 9:00 am SFDC is within walking distance of the South Convention Center. The suggestion is to park at the Convention Center. Participation is free with paid convention registration. Workshop Description Pre-adolescent and adolescent children are not small adults. Children are at various levels of physical and psychological development. The physical …
President’s Message
Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members, I know by now everyone is back in school and hopefully has been able to find a rhythm. I know for me things are slowly starting to settle down, but who knows what the next few months will bring. I know!!! CONVENTION!!! The AzHPE convention team has been hard at work preparing …
NFL FLAG-In-Schools Coach of the Year
In the wake of COVID-related school disruptions, this is a critical time for teachers and coaches to be engaging youth in physical activity. That’s why NFL FLAG-In-Schools is asking for you to take action and help shine a spotlight on amazing coaches, PE teachers and instructors who go above and beyond every day to inspire, empower and equip students to …