Come to “SHAPE UP Nashville – A Day of Play” Saturday, March 24, Free Admission 

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

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Come to “SHAPE UP Nashville – A Day of Play” Saturday, March 24, Free Admission RESTON, VA, February 23, 2018 — Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 24, 10 am – 3 pm, when SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators and Shape Up US co-host “SHAPE UP Nashville – A Day of …

2018 SHAPE America College Bowl!

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorExecutive Director, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Attention Future Professionals attending the Nashville Convention!  Participate in the SHAPE America College Bowl! In Jeopardy-style, undergraduate/post-baccalaureate teams of 1-3 students from colleges and universities will come together for a friendly, yet competitive battle of the minds! Spectators are welcome and are encouraged to cheer on your students/friends, root for your alma mater, and test your own ability to answer the …

50% Discount for State 48 T-Shirts for Nashville Bound Members

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The comfortable  crew neck allows you to represent the flag colors of Arizona in style while in Nashville at the 2018 SHAPE America Convention in March. Click on the link below to receive a 50% discount for the first 30 shirts. Even if you cannot make it to Nashville, its a great way to represent the State of Arizona. Click on …

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 …

Arizona’s 17th Adapted Physical Education Conference Schedule- February 15, 2018

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7:30- 8:30                Registration and Breakfast-Atrium at Ability 360 8:30- 9:00                (Gym) Kick it up a Notch!  –  Presented by Danielle O’Reilly and Stephanie DiPiazza 9:10- 10:00              (Conference Room) Community Adaptive Sports Organizations  –   Presented by Tim Binning (Gym) Modified Tennis  –  Presented by Jill Christiansen and Jackie Marxx 10:10- 11:50          (Conference Room) Keynote Presentation- Inclusion in PE in the US and Around the …

Moonlight Golf T-shirts Available

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Moonlight Golf to benefit Future Professionals in Health and Physical Education throughout Arizona  took place on Sunday , January 14 in Gilbert. T-shirts are still available. The cost is $15 and this year’s shirt is a soft cotton premium blend that is comfortable for both men and women. Shipping charges will be added. Please visit (Click Here) to place your order.

Season’s Greetings

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Seasons Greetings to all Arizona Health and Physical Education Professionals, On behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season and a blessed New Year!  Take this time to be with your family and friends and re-energize for second semester. Thank you for all you do for your students and helping them learn to …

Happy Birthday Arizona Health and Physical Education

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorNews & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Today is the 11th Anniversary that Arizona Health and Physical Education became a Non-Profit Corporation. We started as an Association in 1931 with the help of our founder, Ina A. Gittings at the University of Arizona in Tucson. A pioneer in her field, Gittings introduced women undergraduates at the University of Arizona to such sports as archery, horseback riding, swimming, …

Welcome New Associate Board Members

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With first semester quickly winding down, I’d like to take a few minutes to welcome our new board members. For our Advocacy committee welcome Dr. Jennifer Houston of Mesa Public Schools and Arizona State University. Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge at all levels and I know she will be a great advocate for our field both locally and nationally. …