Virtual Resources for Health and Physical Education #HPEatHome

Past-President Arlo PewAdvocacy, Best Practices, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

Arizona Health and Physical Education supports SHAPE America to provide safe and helpful information to teachers in regards to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SHAPE America is dedicated to helping physical education and health education teachers across the country as many schools and school districts are moving to distance learning due to COVID-19. In response, we have created …

Why You Should Consider Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Best Practices, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

The following article, written by Susan Leonard, Scottsdale Public Schools, was published as part of the SHAPE America Blog.   Susan Leonard March 12, 2020  Health & PE As a rock star teacher, you may be searching for something to challenge you and move your practice to another level. Perhaps you’ve heard the term National Board Certification (NBC), but don’t really know …

Mr. Bragg Goes to Washington!

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

Kyle Bragg, Elementary Health and Physical Education Teacher from Anasazi Elementary School in the Scottsdale School District went to Washington DC this past week as part of SHAPE America’s Speak Out! Day. Kyle is also the Advocacy Chair for Arizona Health and Physical Education. SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! Day is when educators head to Capitol Hill to advocate for full …

Join Strength of American in a free youth football camp

Past-President Arlo PewPartnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Join Strength of American in a free youth football camp 10 AM to 2 PM on April 25th at Great Hearts Academy-Chandler Prep.   A message from Strength of America about the upcoming event.   Join us for the 2nd Annual Free Mike Thompson Outstanding Football Speed Camp. Boys and Girls ages 10-17. Focus on Faster 40 times, Increased power, Quick powerful …

Exhibit Application Now Open for 2020 Arizona State Convention.

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorMembership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Toni Chilton, (Arizona Health and Physical Education President), along with Priscilla Iosca and Lynn Preble, (Exhibits Team), would like to announce the the exhibit application for the 2020 Arizona State Convention is now open. This 2020 State Convention will be held October 27th -29th and the Phoenix Convention Center, West Building. The theme chosen by Toni is Adventure. Seek It. …

Random Acts of Kindness Week

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

When participating in the health. moves. minds. program, we recommended holding a celebratory event or engaging in school-wide activities to infuse kindness, mindfulness, and empowerment into your school and community! Check out some sample lessons on kindness and mindfulness as well as a daily kindness challenge calendar! People love the health. moves. minds. program! Hear first-hand from principals, state leaders, and teachers who …

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 …