Founders Award

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The Founder’s Award in honor of Arizona Health and Physical Educations founder, Ina Gittings. This honor will be awarded to a teacher that is currently teaching and has taught for 25 years or more and is still making a difference. This individual should not be currently retired. Below is a statement about Ina Gittings that may help with understanding the …

Break the Stigma

AdvocacyAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! It is time to launch your Mental Health Awareness Projects at your school. Utilize the Beyond Lesson 3 Kit to help plan and promote your project throughout May. Submit your projects to our Legacy Banner Submission Form to win a free banner for your school. BEYOND LESSON 3 KIT

National Physical Education & Sport Week

AdvocacyAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America, Skill Development

National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education. It’s where students learn: Fundamental motor skills needed to participate in physical activity, which is vital at all stages of …

Call for Presentation Proposals

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

Please consider submitting a presentation proposal for the 2024 Arizona State Convention. We will be meeting in-person on November 6th and 7th at the Mesa Convention Center. Proposals will be selected based on their target audience (elementary or secondary) and the needs of our members. We are currently seeking proposals on a wide range of topics within these categories: Adapted Physical …

Fun At Bat

PartnershipAdapted Physical Education, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, Partnerships, Skill Development

Fun At Bat is an entry-level bat and ball program for kids that emphasizes character development, functional movement, active play, and fun. The initiative stems from meticulous research on introductory youth sport programs and is supported by Major League Baseball, USA Baseball and industry professionals. The Fun At Bat program is FREE for schools and school districts to adopt. Please …

MOVE UNITED EDUCATION CONFERENCE

Adapted Physical EducationAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development

This year’s conference invites sport providers to gather over a common interest in ensuring athletes with disabilities have access to sport. Anticipating 300+ attendees at the event, discussion will center around improving access through centering people with disabilities in the business of adaptive sport.  Sessions offered during this event will fall under one of the following categories. Sport-Specific Instruction Non-Profit …

O’Brien, Coyotes Partner with Mikey’s League for Adaptive Hockey Clinics

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development

ByPatrick Brown @pbrownhockey Arizona Coyotes December 06, 2023 Arizona Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien is as tough as they come on the ice. Off it, he’s more determined than ever to continue to give back. O’Brien and defenseman Sean Durzi spent Sunday at a Mikey’s League ball hockey clinic, providing an adaptive hockey experience for children and young adults with neurodivergent disabilities. …