Udderly Moovelous News for Arizona schools!

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorNews & Events

It’s time to kick off National School Breakfast week! Let’s score big and help celebrate the most important meal of the day as we raise a glass in thanks to all the hard working school nutrition heroes. We all need to understand that missing meals and experiencing hunger impairs a child’s development and academic achievement. Hungry children are unable to focus …

It’s time for a dance break!

Board of DirectorsNews & Events

Returning to Arizona(virtually), Melanie Levenberg and DancePl3y! We are so honored to have Melanie join us virtually this year to bring us 2 fun and amazing sessions at our Virtual Convention. With Top Dances to Keep Students Active, Melanie will help teachers gain confidence in teaching dance to their students to help them be physically literate. Melanie has also created a …

Skillastics at the Arizona Virtual State Convention

Board of DirectorsBest Practices, Partnerships, State Convention

Skillastics® is the #1 on-site and virtual physical activity for groups of all sizes and ages.  The on-site programs are designed around Skillastics® Activity Kits.  They include 13 versions range in variation from fitness, sport-skill development, SEL & academic integration, and allow up to 100 children to play at one time.  Each Skillastics Activity Kit comes with a FREE curriculum.  The  Virtual Programs …

Urgent! Arizona Senate Bill 1400

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, News & Events

Arizona Health and Physical Education Members A recent bill, SB 1400, has been proposed that could drastically affect Physical Education and Fine Arts. This bill essentially allows students to get credit for certain classes by participating in them beyond the school day. For example, students could earn credit in Fine Arts by taking private music lessons after school. Students could …

More Adventure on the Way!

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, News & Events, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education is working hard to bring the best possible virtual professional development we can. We are adding more sessions daily. We hope you will find all of our virtual sessions useful and something you can take back to your classroom, whether it be virtual, hybrid or live. Each session is still best practices in our field …

Greatness isn’t born. It’s learned!

Board of DirectorsNews & Events

Past-President Toni Chilton and Arizona Health and Physical Education are extremely excited to announce our Keynote Speaker Paul Gurney, of BecomingX, and his special guest Bear Grylls. Both men have collaborated to create BecomingX, which was set up with one purpose. To create a world where everyone can realize their potential. Paul will be launching BecomingX Education in early 2021. …

Join Arizona Health and Physical Education for a Virtual Adventure!

Board of DirectorsNews & Events, State Convention

We know these are unprecedented times, and teachers are the best at dealing with adversity and adapting to change. I know many of us were told when we were just starting our teaching careers to be prepared for anything. Those well-planned lessons that suddenly had to be adapted as the schedule is suddenly changed due to unforeseen circumstances. The gym …

Girls Who Move, Move the World!

Board of DirectorsPartnerships

Do you know 7th or 8th grades girls who are passionate about getting girls active? The Nike Game Growers community is the perfect opportunity for 7th and 8th grade girls (13+) to share their love of movement, while inspiring and motivating other girls to participate. As a Nike Game Grower Co-Captain they’ll have access to exclusive resources, special surprises, and …

Your Expertise Wanted!

Board of DirectorsNews & Events

Arizona Health and Physical Education had to make the tough decision to take our state convention to a virtual platform. Even though we have to take a slight detour, we are committed to continuing our high standards of providing quality professional development. We already have a great line-up of sessions we know you will not want to miss. We are …