2024 State Convention Keynote

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Chelsey Sands, is proud to announce that Jen Heebink will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2024 Arizona State Convention, November 6th and 7th. Jen Heebink is the 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2022 Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, and 2020 MNSHAPE Adapted PE Teacher of …

New Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Chelsey Sands

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing

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!

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

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 …

Coffee Talks

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Hello AZHPE, We are excited to introduce Coffee Talks at this year’s state convention. A coffee talk is an informal gathering  where you can network, share ideas, and learn from each other. Coffee talks are a great way to meet new people and build relationships with other educators. So grab a cup of coffee (or another favorite non-alcoholic drink) and join …

2023 State Convention Keynote

President Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Mike Kuczala has delivered keynotes, given presentations, facilitated professional development and taught graduate courses on 4 continents. His presentations, courses, books and videos have reached more than 150,000 teachers, trainers, corporate executives and parents.  He is also the coauthor of the Corwin Bestseller The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement, a book and philosophy that has changed the view …

President’s Message: “When was the last time you did something for the first time?”

President Lara CoxPresident's Message

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Educators! My name is Lara Cox and I am grateful to have recently become the President of Arizona Health and Physical Education. I wanted to send a quick message introducing myself and our theme for the next year. Our theme is Take The Leap. I have chosen this to challenge our association, our members and …

2022 State Convention Recap

Past-President Arlo PewPresident's Message, State Convention

Thank you to all that attended the 2022 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention. We appreciate everyone taking the time out of their busy schedules and away from your kids to join us. Also we are asking presenters to upload any handouts or presentations that they would like to share onto the convention schedule. Click here for schedule. Our …