Dr. Mildred Brazell

Board of DirectorsAdvocacy, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

On Thursday, April 20th our mom, Dr. Mildred J. Brazell, slipped quietly away to Heaven. She was 98. She was born in Conway, Arkansas in 1925 to Troy and Wilma Hill. Her life is amazing to us now. Her younger school years were spent working on the family homestead outside of Magdalena, NM. During WWII she taught high school classes …

ASU professor emeritus awarded physical education society’s highest honor

Board of DirectorsAdvocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

April 18, 2023Hans Van der Mars, professor emeritus at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, received the 2023 Luther Halsey Gulick Award at the Society of Health and Physical Educators, or SHAPE, America National Convention and Expo on March 30. “The Gulick Award honors an individual who exemplifies the highest standards in accomplishment, innovation and leadership,” said SHAPE …

School Nutrition Equipment Kits from Funds for FUTP 60

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Membership, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Educators at eligible k-12 schools can apply now for a school nutrition equipment kit from Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60! Applicants can choose from one of three school nutrition equipment kits to boost school meals and help students stay fueled up during the school day. Here’s how to apply: First, log in to the Educator Dashboard and view the “Funds …

Adapted Physical Education, Unified Physical Education or Modified Physical Education: What’s the difference?

Jennifer HoustonAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Partnerships, Skill Development

(and some fun games to try with your students) April 2023 Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Education members! I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break and was able to enjoy a welcomed three day weekend for the Easter Holiday. We are in the home stretch (most of us in Arizona finish up around the end of May) yet right …

Anyone know an outstanding educator?

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

It is time to nominate outstanding educators for Health and Physical Education Honor and Recognition Awards.  This year, the timeline has changed and we are looking for nominees before the end of school this year. This will help with the overall process when it comes to recognize health and physical educators that are making a difference in Arizona. Eligibility Requirements …

Upcoming PD with Joey Feith

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

Arizona Health and Physical Education is proud to offer a 90 minute FREE professional development with Joey Feith. Joey is the founder of ThePhysicalEducator.com and a well known PE Presenter. It will be held on APRIL 20, 2023 from 5-6:30pm. If you are interested in attending please complete this short google form in order to receive the Zoom link. A PD certificate will …

Adventures at #SHAPEseattle

Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

Join Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Lara Cox and Membership Chair, Toni Chilton as they share their adventures from the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention that is currently taking place in Seattle.  Please visit the following social media links to view their adventures. Facebook Twitter  Instagram