Student Wellness Advocacy Team Creates Campus Culture of Health and Wellness at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in Phoenix

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

Homework, grades, standardized tests, college applications…it isn’t surprising that stress can run rampant in any high school community. Chronic stress can lead to unhealthy habits that contribute to obesity – even anxiety and depression. A survey by the American Psychological Association found that nearly half of all teens (45%) said they were stressed by school. Stress is something that must …

Teaching the CSPAP Model in PETE Programs

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

By Pamela Hodges Kulinna posted 01-24-2017 10:34 Two common goals of all physical educators are to encourage students to be active for the nationally recommended 60 minutes a day and help them find a lifelong love for physical activity. A comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) is a recommended approach to getting us there. If we don’t train future physical educators to take the lead …

THE SAFE SPORT ACT IS A PROMISE TO THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUNG ATHLETES

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

On February 14, 2018, Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 was signed into law. Most notably, the law mandates that national governing bodies report sexual abuse allegations to local law enforcement and sanctions the U.S. Center for SafeSport to ensure compliance and investigate complaints. We applaud the bravery of all the athletes who have spoken …

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 …

State 48 Social in Nashville

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorExecutive Director, News & Events

If you are attending the SHAPE America National Convention in Nashville, March 20th through the 24 and you are a member of Arizona Health and Physical Education or an Alumni of one of our colleges or universities in Arizona then you are invited to attend the State 48 Social. It is being held at the City Tap House, 204 3rd Ave …

Bullying Prevention Training Resources

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices, News & Events, Partnerships

Bullying Prevention Training Resources Did you know that training resources are available on StopBullying.gov? The Bullying Prevention Training Center offers webinars and other training resources and prevention tools for educators, parents, and others working with kids. Available trainings include: The Bullying Prevention Continuing Education Course (with CEU credit) Training for Educators and School Bus Drivers Organizing a Community Event Working with Stakeholders …

Education Week is highlighting a health and physical education supervisor

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorNews & Events

An incredible day for the physical education profession!  For the first time EVER in six years they have been publishing this well-known and highly regarded piece, , OUR VERY OWN PRESIDENT ELECT JUDY LOBIANCO!!!!! Our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS to Judy on this tremendous honor! Judy, we are so proud to have you on our board and as our President Elect. WELL DONE and WAY …

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 …