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Shape Up Radio
Are you looking for music for your classes that are safe and school-appropriate? Then you must download this free app from Shape Up US. It is available on both the Apple Store and Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nobexinc.wls_7758334379.rc https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shape-up-radio/id1408844105?mt=8
Nominations for all 2018 Awards are due September 1st
2018 Awards Eligibility Requirements Educators who meet the eligibility requirements and exemplify the criteria for these awards may apply or be nominated by a colleague. A “teacher” is an individual whose primary teaching responsibility is in Health, Physical Education, Dance or Administration. Additional requirements include: Current membership in Arizona Health and Physical Education Holds a current certification as a teacher. …
Athleat Field Lab hydration research benefits nutrition students and athletes
Research has shown that athletes who train in the heat show improved performance in all temperatures. However, ensuring enough fluid intake in those conditions is key. New research coming out of the recently established Athleat Field Lab, a joint initiative of ASU’s College of Health Solutions’ nutrition program and Sun Devil Athletics, seeks to address the unique environment ASU student-athletes …
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Are you ready to P.L.A.Y.? I know it is still summer break for most of you, but the time is quickly approaching for all of us to return to the profession we love! I hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating break and found some time to get meaningful professional development. Arizona Health and Physical Education has multiple opportunities …
New Name, New Location!
On behalf of President Lynn Preble, Past-President Keri Schoeff and Awards Chair Vicky Bonavito, we would like to announce that the Past-Presidents Dinner and the Teacher of the Year Awards have merged and will now be known as the HONOR AND RECOGNITION NIGHT. This event will move from the Phoenix Convention Center to the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, located at 215 …
New assessments and skills-based lessons for health and physical education
As the premier member organization for health and physical educators, SHAPE America sets the standard when it comes to best practice via a variety of resources, including books. The newly released PE Metrics: Assessing Student Performance Using the National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education, Third Edition, offers 130 K-12 assessments that align with SHAPE America’s National Standards and …
2018 State Convention Highlights
Ready…Set…P.L.A.Y. Physical Literacy for All Youth Are you ready for this? The Arizona Health and Physical Education 2018 State Convention is going to be epic! We have a full schedule of amazing sessions that you will not want to miss. We have presenters coming from all over Arizona, from all over the country, and from all over the world! Our …
TIPS TO MAKE DRINKING WATER MORE FUN AND STAY HYDRATED
Are you and your kids drinking enough water this summer? Try these tips from Fitness Magazine: Infuse it. Put fruit slices, such as lemon, lime, and orange, in a pitcher of water and refrigerate. Add coconut ice. Fill your ice cube tray with coconut water, then pop the cubes into your glass to give water a nutty, slightly sweet taste. Mash fruits in …
Why Arizona Needs Summer Meal Programs
For many children, summer means days at the pool and quality time spent with their families. However, for some children, summer is associated with hunger. With no school for several weeks, many students will be left wondering where their next meal will come from. READ MORE To find a location near you for no-cost meals and fun for kids 18 …