Call for Presentation Proposals for State Convention

Past-President Arlo PewAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Please consider submitting a presentation proposal for the 2021 Arizona State Convention. We will be meeting in person on November 3 and 4 at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Building in Downtown Phoenix. Arizona Health and Physical Education are looking for in-person activity and lecture presentations, and online virtual presentations that will be made available after the state convention.  Please …

Registration Open for 2021 State Convention

Past-President Arlo PewAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Discounted fees through September 1st.  Members will be able to bundle their membership renewal with their state convention fee along with pre-convention workshops on November 2nd. Please (Click Here) for more State Convention details and registration information.    

President’s Blog

Past-President Arlo PewAdvocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members,  It is truly hard to believe it is already Summer! I mean we just finished celebrating the New Year a few days ago, right?! I guess it’s true when they say ‘time flies when you’re having fun’.  In all seriousness, this school year has not only been a challenge for all teachers, …

Juneteenth

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

This year, as Black communities across the state celebrate Juneteenth, the Arizona Department of Education is proud to share in the celebration and provide resources to learn more about the complex and tragic history of slavery and emancipation in the United States. In this blog, you’ll find information on: the history of Juneteenth Juneteenth’s path to becoming the newest federal …

Tips to Prevent Bullying as Students Return to In-Person Classe

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices, News & Events

By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board, After a year of virtual and hybrid schooling, many children are returning to in-person learning. This is welcome news. In addition to the academic and social engagement schools provide, they also offer critical services and benefits that include school supported resources like meal programs, special education, mental health services, and childcare. And while the absence of …

Skillastics at the Arizona Virtual State Convention

PartnershipBest Practices, Partnerships, State Convention

Skillastics® is the #1 on-site and virtual physical activity for groups of all sizes and ages.  The on-site programs are designed around Skillastics® Activity Kits.  They include 13 versions range in variation from fitness, sport-skill development, SEL & academic integration, and allow up to 100 children to play at one time.  Each Skillastics Activity Kit comes with a FREE curriculum.  The  Virtual Programs …

Healthy LEAP Into Fitness

Adapted Physical Education CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, News & Events

Register Today! Special Olympics of Arizona (SOAZ’s) Healthy LEAP into Fitness (HLIF) program is modeled to include health education, class activities, and group workouts! The curriculum is designed to be taught in an eight-week format, as a team at practice, in health promotion or fitness class, or within a community program or group home. HLIF focuses on four pillars of …

Arizona Department of Education Online Learning and Enrichment Resources

Past-President Arlo PewAdvocacy, Best Practices, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Arizona Health and Physical Education support the Arizona Department of Education in their quest to assist teachers by providing resources to plan for distance learning. These resources are to assist Teachers as they plan for non-traditional instruction including synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning. Teachers – Please use your own discretion in what you select to use for your students.  …