Time to Step Up to the Plate!

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

On behalf of Arizona Health and Physical Education President Arlo Pew, the Board of Directors would like to invite all interested professionals to submit a presentation proposal for the 2022 Arizona State Convention.  The theme this year is “Covering All the Bases”. We will be back in person at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Building, on November 2 and 3. …

National Girls & Women in Sports Day, Feb. 2

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

February 2, 2022, marks the 36th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. The confidence, strength and character gained through sports participation are the very tools girls and women need to become strong leaders in sports and life. This year’s event will …

Free Offsite Workshop for State Convention Participants

Jennifer HoustonAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Sun Devil Fitness Complex Thursday, November 4th, 8:00 am – 9:00 am SFDC  is within walking distance of the South Convention Center. The suggestion is to park at the Convention Center. Participation is free with paid convention registration. Workshop Description Pre-adolescent and adolescent children are not small adults. Children are at various levels of physical and psychological development. The physical …

President’s Message

Jennifer HoustonAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members, I know by now everyone is back in school and hopefully has been able to find a rhythm. I know for me things are slowly starting to settle down, but who knows what the next few months will bring. I know!!! CONVENTION!!! The AzHPE convention team has been hard at work preparing …

NFL FLAG-In-Schools Coach of the Year

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

In the wake of COVID-related school disruptions, this is a critical time for teachers and coaches to be engaging youth in physical activity. That’s why NFL FLAG-In-Schools is asking for you to take action and help shine a spotlight on amazing coaches, PE teachers and instructors who go above and beyond every day to inspire, empower and equip students to …

Are you advancing?

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

“If you are not advancing, you are retreating.” A quote from Four-Star General Oliver P. Smith. Teaching is not unlike war, in an abstract sense.  There are many daily battles that are won, and there are many that are lost.  Some of those battles are in the classroom, and some are outside of it.  But it is a war worth …

Announcement from Arizona Adapted Physical Education Committee

AdvocacyAdapted Physical Education, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Statement regarding the 2021 Adapted Physical Education Conference: The Arizona Adapted Physical Education Committee would like to announce that the 2021 Conference will be held on Wednesday, February 24th at the Phoenix Convention Center – South Building as part of the Arizona State Convention. After careful consideration regarding the health and safety of everyone that would be attending, we have …