Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Kelly Richardson, Arizona State University and Liberty Arts Academy is the 2023 Future Professional of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Kelly!
Withholding Recess and Physical Activity
Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! It’s so hard to believe that we’ve already made it through the first quarter and it’s time for fall break! I say bring it on!! Not to mention it is almost time for CONVENTION! Remember our state convention and the APE conference are combining this year for two days of awesome sessions at …
PEAK Contest – Win $5K in PE Equipment + Professional Development!
Physical Education & Activity for Kids! This fall, US GAMES & BSN SPORTS are teaming up to support healthy school programming in one deserving school district. It’s all about establishing successful physical education and activity for kids. And it starts with performing at your P.E.A.K. Enter or nominate a district now for a chance to WIN an all-day, professional development …
Raising kids in a new era of technology: Smartwatches
Marissa Will – Arizona PBS In this new series, we will discuss children and technology, specifically how parents can use technology as an asset. Nowadays, it is impossible to avoid technology; even more so when our children’s classmates or friends have phones, tablets or smartwatches at young ages. As a parent, I had to face the music this school year …
Know Before You Go!
Below you will find a checklist and links of things that you will need to know before you go to the Arizona Health & Physical Education State Convention Date: The State Convention is on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th Honor and Recognition Awards: Wednesday, October 25th, 6pm – 9 pm, Children’s Museum of Phoenix (Invitation Only) Location: We …
Dr. Charles B. “Chuck” Corbin Scholar Lecture
Join us Friday, October 27th at the Phoenix Convention Center West Building for the Dr. Charles B. “Chuck” Corbin Scholar Lecture, featuring Josh Meibos. Josh Meibos is the Beginning Teacher Mentor & Induction program director at the Arizona K12 Center. Prior to coming to the Center, Josh taught K-8 physical education for 12 years. In 2017, Josh received his National …
Dairy Council of Arizona New Manager of Youth Wellness and Nutrition Education
Tabbie is joining the Dairy Council of Arizona as the new Manager of Youth Wellness and Nutrition Education. I am a registered dietitian who enjoys collaborating with educators and wellness partners to engage youth in nutrition and wellness. I graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in Nutritional Science and I have worked in public health for the …
2023 State Convention Featured Speaker, Lauren J. Lieberman
Lauren J. Lieberman Ph.D. is a Distinguished Service Professor in the Kinesiology Department at The State University of New York at Brockport, (SUNY) in adapted physical education. She started her career teaching at The Perkins School for the Blind in the Deafblind program. She is co-director of The Institute on Movement Studies for Individuals with Visual Impairments or Deafblindness (IMSVI)( …



