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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 …
By Meghan Krein April 9, 2018 “Nothing prepared me for the Legislature more than teaching middle school,” alumna Heather Carter (MEd ’02) says. Carter, who is a clinical associate professor at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and assistant dean for ASU’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation, is also a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, serving Legislative District 15. Many …
On Monday, the Arizona Legislature passed the most robust school recess mandate in the country. The law sets an equitable 2-recess/day minimum standard for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, marking a reversal of unhealthy practices that developed around high stakes testing and No Child Left Behind, in favor of a return to educating the whole child. Thursday, affirming his …
By Jayne D Greenberg The K-12 school environment has always been looked at as a place full of educational opportunities and a safe haven for developing healthy and active students. Today, however, physical education administrators and teachers must be prepared to face the harsh reality of dealing with critical incidents, including an active shooter situation. Our students must be kept safe …
This legislative session the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly for the most robust school recess mandate in the country. The law sets an equitable 2-recess/day minimum standard for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Senate Bill 1083 now awaits Governor signing and marks a clear reversal of the unhealthy practices that developed around high stakes testing and No Child Left …
A big shout out goes out to our very own Debbie Striker for being a Top 25 teacher in Kyrene School District! Superintendent, Dr. Jan Vesly walk into her Physical Education class to present this award. Her willingness to always go above and beyond for Kyrene de la Mirada community and the health and physical education profession is always greatly appreciated. …
CATCH My Breath, Youth E-cigarette Prevention Program Best-practice-based youth E-cigarette prevention program targeting ages 11-18 Created in response to a 900% spike in youth E-cigarette use between 2011-15, which made E-cigarettes the most-frequently used tobacco product among youth Divided into 4 sessions lasting 35-40 minutes each Variety of educational strategies used, including: cooperative learning groups, group discussions, goal setting, interviews, …
Hans van der Mars, Arizona State University and a member of the Arizona Health and Physical Education board of directors was inducted into the SHAPE America Hall of Fame in Nashville on Saturday night! Congratulations Hans and thank you for all that you have done and will continue to do! #SHAPENashville #azhpe
Josh Meibos, a physical-education teacher at Crockett Elementary School in the Balsz School District, Phoenix, spoke in the Opening General Session of the 2018 SHAPE America National Convention in Nashville. He is the Arizona Teacher of the Year, (for all subject areas!) Josh is setting a welcomed high bar for all Health and Physical Education Teachers not only in Arizona …
Physical fitness has been definitively tied to improved academic achievement and schools are starting to take notice. APPLETON, Wisc. — Middle school students at Kaleidoscope Academy, a district charter school in Appleton, Wisconsin, are constantly moving. Everyone has a physical education class, called “phy-ed” here, at least twice a week. On top of that, there’s a daily lunch break that …