What does the Adapted Physical Education teacher really do?

Jennifer HoustonAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. Most Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) programs only require this one course and we all know this one course cannot fully prepare one to teach or accommodate students with unique needs …

2023 Arizona Adapted Physical Education Conference

Adapted Physical EducationAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

The 2023 Arizona Adapted Physical Education Conference will be held on Thursday, February 16th at the Ability360 Sports and Fitness Complex in Phoenix. Please click on the registration link below to take advantage of discounted prices. We are still looking for a few presentations and if you are interested, please submit a proposal by clicking on the proposal link below. …

Association Board Meeting

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

The next board meeting for Arizona Health and Physical Education will be held this Saturday, January 7th from 10 am – 1 pm at the Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse ( 1600 E Lakeside Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234). If you are interested in attending, please contact President, Lara Cox ([email protected]). There are still openings for committee members. Please click on the link …

Start Your New Year Off Healthy with EoS Fitness!

PartnershipAdapted Physical Education, Best Practices, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

What better way to start off the new year than by committing, or recommitting to your personal health. Often times we tend to take care of others before we take care of ourselves. But, we firmly believe that self care is essential in helping us be our best selves which in turn can help us be able to help others. …

Congratulations Toni!

Board of DirectorsAwards, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, SHAPE America

Every year, some of the best and brightest educators are nominated to represent SHAPE America’s five districts. Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? Check out our website to see the award recipients in each of the following categories: Adapted Physical Education Health Education Elementary Physical Education Middle School Physical Education High …

Lunch and Learn with FITRADIO

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Hey AZHPE! This is just a reminder that we will be hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn Thursday, 12/8 at 11:30am with Aria from FITRADIO. If you are interested in learning more about how you might be able to use this music in your class or if you have any questions, come join us by using the link below. If …

Pre-Convention Workshop

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

Pre-Convention Workshop with Tim Taggart from Palos Sports. Tuesday, November 1st from (10 am – 1 pm).  Phoenix Convention Center, South Building Registration fee $25. Current Members can bundle Pre-Convention Workshop with State Convention Registration. Please click on links below for details.   Pre-Convention Workshop with Tim Taggart (Click Here) Bundle Pre-Convention Workshop and State Convention (Click Here) 2022 State …

Spooky Season is HERE!

PartnershipAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

OPEN is ready with a new harvest of Pumpkin Patch Games! They have added new activities and refreshed your favorites from years past. There are now 18 Pumpkin Patch activities to keep your students moving through Halloween. Use the behavior rubric and academic language cards to reinforce positive engagement. Go to the Pumpkin Patch now!  

Parking at the State Convention

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Executive Director, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, State Convention

November 2nd and 3rd is the 2022 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention, South Building. Tuesday, November 1st is the Pre-convention Workshop also in the South Building.  Getting there is not hard, but you must prepare! You can always ride the Metro Light Rail. The link with schedule and parking information is below. The Station closest to the South …