Kyle Bragg, Elementary Health and Physical Education Teacher from Anasazi Elementary School in the Scottsdale School District went to Washington DC this past week as part of SHAPE America’s Speak Out! Day. Kyle is also the Advocacy Chair for Arizona Health and Physical Education. SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! Day is when educators head to Capitol Hill to advocate for full …
Conference fees will increase after February 7th
The 2020 Adapted Physical Education Conference is being held on Thursday, February 13th at Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center in Phoenix. Registration and check-in will open at 7:30 am in the rotunda next to the parking garage. Sessions begin at 8:30 am with the Keynote at 10:30 am. Lunch is provided starting at 11:30 am with the final session ending …
Elevating student experiences through sport, spirit and achievement
Kevin Atlas -Opening General Session Keynote at the 2020 SHAPE America National Convention in Salt Lake City, Kevin Atlas (Laue) is an internationally renowned motivational speaker whose incredible life story of turning challenges into triumphs was chronicled in the Oscar-qualifying documentary, “Long Shot: The Kevin Laue Story.” Due to complications at birth, Atlas, 28, was born with a left arm …
We are looking for people to join our Committees!
Always wanted to be a part of Arizona Health and Physical Education? Well here is your chance. We are always looking for people to join our committees. Options are Advocacy, Membership, Public Relations, Marketing, Partnership, Future Professionals, Adapted and Best Practices. CLICK HERE for more information and to fill out the online application.
Black Friday Alternatives: 8 Positive Ways to Spend the Day
Ditch the mall this Black Friday and spend the day doing something you’ll feel good about. Retail therapy sometimes seems like a good idea — that is, until you realize your problems still exist the day following retail indulgence, but your money does not. This Black Friday, instead of fighting through bustling crowds and battling buyer’s remorse, choose rest, relaxation, …
New Arizona Health and Physical Education shirts are on sale now!
Pre-order your Research Shows long and short-sleeved shirts! Shirt Design – Research Shows We Improve: Academic Success, Behavior, Physical Literacy (Click Here) to place your order now.
Teachers of the Year Announcement
Announcement Teachers of the Year Congratulations to the following Health and Physical Education Teachers for being named 2019 Teachers of the Year. Arizona Health and Physical Education will present the Teacher of the Year Awards at the Honor and Recognition Night which will be held on Wednesday November 20, at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. In addition, please join us …
2020 Adapted Physical Education Conference Call for Presentation Proposals
Thursday, February 13 Presentation Proposals (Click Here) Register for 2020 Conference at 2019 Prices (Click Here)
2019 Association Election Information
The following positions and motions will be voted on during the 2019 State Convention. Positions being voted on: President Advocacy Chair Membership Chair Partnership Chair President (November 2019 November 2022) three-year commitment with the first year as President-Elect, second year as President and third year as Past- President. Individuals seeking this position must be an Arizona Health and Physical Education …
Keep Girls In Sport – A DIGITAL CURRICULUM FOR COACHES, MENTORS, AND ROLE MODELS FOR GIRLS.
Girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys by age 14. Research shows that one significant cause of girls’ dropout rate is a lack of positive coaches and female role models. This International Day of the Girl, we set out to co-create an interactive digital curriculum that offers training specifically for coaching girls. Help her stay in the …