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 …

ASU’s Hans van der Mars to be Inducted Into SHAPE America’s Hall of Fame

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Executive Director, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

RESTON, VA, March 6, 2018 — SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators announced today that Hans van der Mars, who serves as program director for Arizona State University’s Physical Education Teacher Education Program and its Master’s of Physical Education (M.P.E.) program, will be inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame on Friday, March 23, during its 133rd …

Arizona Health & Physical Education Day

PartnershipFuture 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 …

Student Wellness Advocacy Team Creates Campus Culture of Health and Wellness at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in Phoenix

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Best Practices, Executive Director, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Homework, grades, standardized tests, college applications…it isn’t surprising that stress can run rampant in any high school community. Chronic stress can lead to unhealthy habits that contribute to obesity – even anxiety and depression. A survey by the American Psychological Association found that nearly half of all teens (45%) said they were stressed by school. Stress is something that must …

Teaching the CSPAP Model in PETE Programs

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

By Pamela Hodges Kulinna posted 01-24-2017 10:34 Two common goals of all physical educators are to encourage students to be active for the nationally recommended 60 minutes a day and help them find a lifelong love for physical activity. A comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) is a recommended approach to getting us there. If we don’t train future physical educators to take the lead …

THE SAFE SPORT ACT IS A PROMISE TO THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUNG ATHLETES

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorExecutive Director, Future Professionals, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

On February 14, 2018, Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 was signed into law. Most notably, the law mandates that national governing bodies report sexual abuse allegations to local law enforcement and sanctions the U.S. Center for SafeSport to ensure compliance and investigate complaints. We applaud the bravery of all the athletes who have spoken …

Come to “SHAPE UP Nashville – A Day of Play” Saturday, March 24, Free Admission 

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Best Practices, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Come to “SHAPE UP Nashville – A Day of Play” Saturday, March 24, Free Admission RESTON, VA, February 23, 2018 — Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 24, 10 am – 3 pm, when SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators and Shape Up US co-host “SHAPE UP Nashville – A Day of …

State 48 Social in Nashville

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorExecutive Director, News & Events

If you are attending the SHAPE America National Convention in Nashville, March 20th through the 24 and you are a member of Arizona Health and Physical Education or an Alumni of one of our colleges or universities in Arizona then you are invited to attend the State 48 Social. It is being held at the City Tap House, 204 3rd Ave …

Bullying Prevention Training Resources

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices, News & Events, Partnerships

Bullying Prevention Training Resources Did you know that training resources are available on StopBullying.gov? The Bullying Prevention Training Center offers webinars and other training resources and prevention tools for educators, parents, and others working with kids. Available trainings include: The Bullying Prevention Continuing Education Course (with CEU credit) Training for Educators and School Bus Drivers Organizing a Community Event Working with Stakeholders …