March Madness! Nominate a Superstar for AzHPE Awards!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Health, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education teachers, health teachers and administrators? Let’s shower our deserving teachers & administrators with the recognition they deserve! We are, after all, searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: …

Congratulations Dr. Corbin!

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

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 …

Thank You!

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

On behalf of our past president, Lara Cox, and the entire Arizona Health and Physical Education Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for your participation in the 2023 Arizona State Convention.  We will be putting together a 2023 State Convention Digital Photo Album. If you have a few good photos of activities, events, or members networking at …

Know Before You Go! (Updated 10-21-23)

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

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, 6 pm – 9 pm, Children’s Museum of Phoenix (Invitation Only) Schedule: …

Dr. Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Honor Award

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Rachel Shea, Mesa Public Schools is the recipient of the Dr. Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Honor Award. 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 Rachel!

Administrator of the Year!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Principal Sherry Towns, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary, Queen Creek, is the Administrator 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 Sherry!

Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Dr. Jennifer Houston, Mesa Public Schools is the Adapted Physical Education Teacher 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 Jennifer!

Meet the 2023 Arizona State Convention Speakers

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Join us on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th at the Phoenix Convention Center, West Building to hear these outstanding speakers. Please visit the links below to view the convention schedule, state convention information and registration. State Convention Schedule (Click Here) State Convention Registration (Click Here)

Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Ian Owens, Prescott Unified School District is the Middle School Physical Education Teacher 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 Ian!