Opportunity to Inform ADHS Disordered Eating Prevention Training

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Disordered eating and unhealthy weight control behaviors have dangerous effects on teens’ health and are also known risk factors for the development of certain eating disorders. The Emerging Nutrition Initiatives Team at the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is working on disordered eating prevention initiatives, which includes hosting free virtual training for school and public health professionals that will …

Upcoming National Board Professional Development Webinars

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Calling all educators! Check out the National Board’s upcoming webinars offering support and networking opportunities. These sessions provide valuable information and a chance to connect with other educators. December Webinars Wednesday, December 6 – Office Hours: MOC: Components 1 & 2 Thursday, December 7 – Enriching Student Experiences through Educational Learning Games Wednesday, December 13 – Office Hours: Certificate-specific instructions, rubrics, and three types of writing …

Kindness Can Overcome Bullying

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With Thanksgiving coming right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to remember and share all the parts of life that you appreciate. Did you know gratitude can even prevent bullying for youth? A safe and supportive environment, like a positive school climate, has been shown to prevent bullying, and kindness is one of the biggest factors in a positive school climate. When …

New Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Chelsey Sands

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Hello amazing AZHPE members!!! =) My name is Chelsey Sands. I am currently in my 12th year of teaching in the area of Special Education, and my 8th year of teaching Adapted P.E. in the Tempe Elementary School District. I have been an AZHPE member since 2016 and served as the APE co-chair and chair for 4 years. In my …

Thank You!

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On behalf of our past president, Lara Cox, and the entire Arizona Health and Physical Education Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for your participation in the 2023 Arizona State Convention.  We will be putting together a 2023 State Convention Digital Photo Album. If you have a few good photos of activities, events, or members networking at …

Physical Activity Survey for Arizona Elementary PE Teachers

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Our team at Arizona State University is working with the Arizona Department of Education to administer our annual survey. Thank you for your interest! Please share information about physical activity policies and practices at your school. The link below will take you to the online survey, which will take about 20 minutes to complete. After completing the survey, you can …