Help Kids Feel Confident in Themselves

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

Summer is a time full of fun and sunshine, but weight-based bullying can make kids feel uncomfortable trying to enjoy the summer heat with their peers. Weight-based bullying can harm kids’ self-esteem and have lasting effects. To help kids feel their best this summer, remind kids that every body is beautiful and worthy of kindness and respect. Dos and Don’ts …

Dairy Council of Arizona New Manager of Youth Wellness and Nutrition Education

PartnershipAdvocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Health, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Tabbie is joining the Dairy Council of Arizona as the new Manager of Youth Wellness and Nutrition Education. I am a registered dietitian who enjoys collaborating with educators and wellness partners to engage youth in nutrition and wellness. I graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in Nutritional Science and I have worked in public health for the …

Board Meeting

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAwards, Exhibits, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

The Arizona Health and Physical Education Board of Directors is meeting tomorrow, Saturday, July 29th at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary in Queen Creek to finish planning the 2023 Arizona State Convention. Join us starting at 9 am at the address listed below. Please stay tuned for more announcements regarding the upcoming state convention and other events and activities for the …

20% off for Teachers at Target

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorMembership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

This has already started but in case you were not aware: Thank you, teachers New this year, we’re expanding our popular Teacher Appreciation Event to give teachers a one-time 20% discount on an entire shopping trip, in stores or online, through Target Circle. The event runs July 16-Aug. 26, helping teachers save on everything they need for the year ahead. Who’s eligible? All K-12 teachers, …

2023 State Convention Featured Speaker, Lauren J. Lieberman

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Lauren J. Lieberman Ph.D. is a Distinguished Service Professor in the Kinesiology Department at The State University of New York at Brockport, (SUNY) in adapted physical education. She started her career teaching at The Perkins School for the Blind in the Deafblind program. She is co-director of  The Institute on Movement Studies for Individuals with Visual Impairments or Deafblindness (IMSVI)( …

2023 Arizona State Convention at a Glance.

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

This is a first look at the 2023 Arizona State Convention schedule at a Glance. Details and more information will soon follow. There are still a few openings available for presentation. If you are interested, please click on the link below. Thank you. Presentation Proposals Link: (Click Here) Registration (Click Here)