Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day!

Jennifer HoustonFuture Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Today, we celebrate the monumental accomplishments of girls and women in sport while calling attention to the inequities that still exist. How are you planning to #LeadHerForward this NGWSD? We want to hear from you! Join the nationwide movement on social media by using #NGWSD and tagging the Women’s Sports Foundation. Share your story or re-post your favorites, as athletes, teams and organizations across …

Conference fees will increase after February 7th

AdvocacyBest Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

The 2020 Adapted Physical Education Conference is being held on Thursday, February 13th at Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center in Phoenix. Registration and check-in will open at 7:30 am in the rotunda next to the parking garage.  Sessions begin at 8:30 am with the Keynote at 10:30 am. Lunch is provided starting at 11:30 am with the final session ending …

Dine-In Fundraiser February 16th

Board of DirectorsMembership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Join us on Sunday evening, February 16th from 5 pm to 9 pm at OSHO in Gilbert for a dine-in fundraiser for Arizona Health and Physical Education. The Gilbert OSHO is located at 335 North Gilbert Road. Mention Arizona Health and Physical Education and 20% of your bill will help fund Future Professionals and the SHAPE Arizona Foundation. Please contact …

Introducing Our Newest Partnership – EoS Fitness

Board of DirectorsFuture Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

As your new Partnership Chair, my goal is to gain tangible benefits for our members. Arizona Health and Physical Education is proud to announce our newest partnership with EoS Fitness! We have secured a special Corporate Membership rate for our members and their family. With the special rate, Arizona Health and Physical Education members receive their Platinum Level at a …

Black Friday Alternatives: 8 Positive Ways to Spend the Day

Jennifer HoustonAdvocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Ditch the mall this Black Friday and spend the day doing something you’ll feel good about. Retail therapy sometimes seems like a good idea — that is, until you realize your problems still exist the day following retail indulgence, but your money does not. This Black Friday, instead of fighting through bustling crowds and battling buyer’s remorse, choose rest, relaxation, …

Take Action Today! September 19, 2019

Jennifer HoustonAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

Please join the health and physical education community TODAY by sending a letter to Congress and flooding social media with advocacy messages about the importance of fully funding Title IV, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for FY20. For FY19, Congress increased funding for Title IV, Part A to $1.17 billion — a $70 million increase over the previous year. Congress …

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 …

Arizona Health & Physical Education Day

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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 …

DANCEPL3Y Comes to Arizona!

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  Be Positive! Be Fun! Be Yourself! Three simple rules to live by during a DANCEPL3Y workshop. Words not only perfect for the workshop, but for life.  My school, Highland Junior High, in Gilbert, AZ had the honor of being the first school in Arizona, to receive a DANCEPL3Y workshop.  Newly christened Certified DANCEPL3Y Kids Instructor and Arizona School Programs …