Andy Milne to Keynote the 2019 Arizona State Convention

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

Heather Chewning, President of Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Andy Milne will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2019 Arizona State Convention, November 21st.  Andy Milne has traveled around the world in his 23 years as a teacher and coach, teaching and coaching on four continents. Originally from England, Andy taught physical education in London …

health.moves.minds.

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Executive Director, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

Get ready, health. moves. minds. is launching this August! Arizona Health and Physical Education is excited to partner with SHAPE America to introduce health. moves. minds. This program teaches our young people how to take care of their MIND & BODY while developing those ever important character traits such as kindness, compassion and empathy. It includes skill based and standards …

Free USAPA Pickleball Workshop at Pecos Park

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

Arizona Health and Physical Education in partnership with USAPA would like to announce the first of two scheduled Free Pickleball Workshops. The first workshop will take place on Saturday, September 14 at the new Pecos Park Pickleball Complex in Ahwatukee. The seconded scheduled workshop will take place at Paseo Highlands Park Pickleball Courts on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in North …

360 Summer Camp

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

At 360 Summer Camp we specialize in all-inclusive adaptive sports for all youth ages 6-14 in the Phoenix area and throughout Arizona. Our camp is delivered by a professional and experienced staff and will include recreational games, inclusive sports, indoor climbing, and aquatic activities. Lunch will be provided each day. $50 or daily drop-in $20 *Members and non-members **Scholarship Available …

2019 Arizona Award Nomination Process is Now Open!

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

Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Heather Chewning and Awards Chair, Courtney Teatro would like to announce that the Nomination Process for 2019 Honor and Recognition Awards, including Teacher of the Year Awards is now open.  The 2019 Honor and Recognition Night will be held at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix  on Wednesday, November 20th. 2019 Awards Eligibility Requirements Educators …

Bullying Prevention is a Community – Wide Effort

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

Bullying can happen anywhere, not just at school. When the power of a community is brought together to address it, bullying can be prevented. Community-wide strategies can help identify and support children who are bullied, redirect the behavior of children who bully, and change the attitudes of adults and youth who tolerate bullying behaviors. Community partners such as mental health …

health.moves.minds

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Executive Director, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

In case you didn’t see it earlier this week, the new health.moves.minds. logo debuted this week! Please feel free to share this video with everyone and THANK YOU for your help in getting the word out about this new program from SHAPE America! https://vimeo.com/shapeamerica/review/320766589/678fdc1bec

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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

State of Arizona  Department of Education/Health and Nutrition Services Division The Arizona Department of Education is reaching out to you in an effort to collect data reflecting the status of Physical Education and Physical Activity for Arizona students in the school setting.  This data will assist in providing resources and training for schools across the state to support the efforts …

New Arizona Health and Physical Education President

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing

Meet your new President. Her name is Heather Chewning and she teaches at Sunnyside High School in Tucson. Heather grew up dancing, playing outside, and running around the farm.  According to Heather this is where she developed her passion and love of play and being active. In high school she participated in Track and Field where she developed a love …