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Emma Greguska – Reporter, ASU Now 20-year longitudinal study shows personalized, concept-based physical education is best for long-term results How much of what you learned in high school do you still use 20 years later? Probably not a lot. But a study conducted by researchers at Arizona State University found that one thing former students at Mountain Pointe High School …
It’s that time already! Christmas for Physical Education teachers is almost here! The Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention is just around the corner. It is being held this year November 20-22 once again at the Phoenix Convention Center West Building. The format is slightly different this year in that the Workshop day is Wednesday, November 20th and the …
After 30 years of training and educating coaches and athletes, Strength of America is giving back with a free clinic for Coaches, PE Teachers and Parents, then afterward a free clinic for athletes ages 10-17 to learn the system that has kept their athletes safe and dominate on the fields, courts and mats for the last 30 years here in …
Toni Chilton, Arizona Health and Physical Education President-Elect, along with president-elect’s from other states participated in the national Leadership Development Conference last week in Kansas City. The national LDC is hosted by the Society for Association Management for the purpose of bringing state, district and national leaders together to learn, collaborate and network. Toni had the opportunity to learn about …
Stephanie Morris and Christopher Hersl June 21, 2019 The first paragraph of Jacob Bogage’s June 7 article in The Washington Post, “Dodgeball is a tool of ‘oppression’ used to ‘dehumanize’ others, researchers argue,” states that dodgeball is one of “gym classes most common games.” We at SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators, found this disheartening and scary, but not …
Congratulations to Elizabeth Gonzalez for being elected as the Future Professionals Committee Chair for Arizona Health and Physical Education. Elizabeth is currently a full-time student at Arizona State University and will be graduating in May 2020 with a bachelors in Physical Education. Welcome to the Arizona Health and Physical Education Board of Directors, Elizabeth!
Heather Chewning, President of Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Andy Milne will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2019 Arizona State Convention, November 21st. Andy Milne has traveled around the world in his 23 years as a teacher and coach, teaching and coaching on four continents. Originally from England, Andy taught physical education in London …
Get ready, health. moves. minds. is launching this August! Arizona Health and Physical Education is excited to partner with SHAPE America to introduce health. moves. minds. This program teaches our young people how to take care of their MIND & BODY while developing those ever important character traits such as kindness, compassion and empathy. It includes skill based and standards …
Arizona Health and Physical Education in partnership with USAPA would like to announce the first of two scheduled Free Pickleball Workshops. The first workshop will take place on Saturday, September 14 at the new Pecos Park Pickleball Complex in Ahwatukee. The seconded scheduled workshop will take place at Paseo Highlands Park Pickleball Courts on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in North …
On behalf of President Heather Chewning, Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that the 2019 All Convention Social has been scheduled for Thursday, November 21st from 6 – 9 pm at The Park. This will be the third year that we have had the opportunity to work with the indoor beer garden and live music venue. The …