Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Board of DirectorsBest Practices, News & Events, President's Message, State Convention

Are you ready to P.L.A.Y.? I know it is still summer break for most of you, but the time is quickly approaching for all of us to return to the profession we love! I hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating break and found some time to get meaningful professional development. Arizona Health and Physical Education has multiple opportunities …

2018 State Convention Highlights

Board of DirectorsNews & Events, President's Message, State Convention

Ready…Set…P.L.A.Y. Physical Literacy for All Youth Are you ready for this? The Arizona Health and Physical Education 2018 State Convention is going to be epic! We have a full schedule of amazing sessions that you will not want to miss.  We have presenters coming from all over Arizona, from all over the country, and from all over the world! Our …

Wanted! Physical Education Professionals!

Board of DirectorsNews & Events, President's Message

We need you! This organization can not be successful without it’s members.  The Association Board and Corporate Board is made up of physical education teacher’s just like you. We have full time teaching and coaching positions and families that take our time.  We understand how busy you all are as well.  It takes a small army to make each event …

And the 2018 Keynote is…Dean Kriellaars!

Board of DirectorsNews & Events, President's Message, State Convention

I would like to formally announce the Keynote Speaker for the Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention on October 24, 2018.  Dean Kriellaars is one of the foremost experts on Physical Literacy. This journey to secure Dr. Kriellaars as my keynote began over a year ago when I had the privilege to attend the International Physical Literacy Conference in …

You are not fully literate until you are PHYSICALLY LITERATE!

Board of DirectorsNews & Events, President's Message, State Convention

Yes, that’s a bold statement, yet, I believe it 100%!  The theme of this year’s 2018 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention is Ready, Set, P.L.A.Y.  Physical Literacy for All Youth. Physical literacy is the key to ensuring our students have their ticket to a lifetime of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. We are currently accepting proposals for …

URGENT/DEADLINE: Please invest 5 minutes NOW for recess bill approval by the legislature!! — just a simple copy/paste!

Jennifer HoustonAdvocacy, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Subject:  URGENT/DEADLINE:  Please invest 5 minutes NOW for recess bill approval by the legislature!! — just a simple copy/paste! Our K-5 recess bill SB1083 would restore a 2nd daily recess, at no cost to schools, with maximum local implementation flexibility–while protecting PE.  The bill got out of the Senate 26-3–but the the opposition is misinforming Representatives & trying to gut …

Arizona Health & Physical Education Day

Board of DirectorsFuture Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

The Arizona Diamondbacks, along with Arizona Health and Physical Education, invite you to bring your family and friends to the game on Saturday, May 12 vs. the Washington Nationals. Tickets are specially discounted and a portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold will benefit Health and Physical Education Programs throughout the state. Purchase a $35 ticket (sections 203-204) and …

DANCEPL3Y Comes to Arizona!

Board of DirectorsBest Practices, News & Events, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing

  Be Positive! Be Fun! Be Yourself! Three simple rules to live by during a DANCEPL3Y workshop. Words not only perfect for the workshop, but for life.  My school, Highland Junior High, in Gilbert, AZ had the honor of being the first school in Arizona, to receive a DANCEPL3Y workshop.  Newly christened Certified DANCEPL3Y Kids Instructor and Arizona School Programs …

Arizona’s 17th Adapted Physical Education Conference Schedule- February 15, 2018

AdvocacyAdapted Physical Education, Best Practices, Future Professionals, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

7:30- 8:30                Registration and Breakfast-Atrium at Ability 360 8:30- 9:00                (Gym) Kick it up a Notch!  –  Presented by Danielle O’Reilly and Stephanie DiPiazza 9:10- 10:00              (Conference Room) Community Adaptive Sports Organizations  –   Presented by Tim Binning (Gym) Modified Tennis  –  Presented by Jill Christiansen and Jackie Marxx 10:10- 11:50          (Conference Room) Keynote Presentation- Inclusion in PE in the US and Around the …