Founders Award

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Health, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development

The Founder’s Award in honor of Arizona Health and Physical Educations founder, Ina Gittings. This honor will be awarded to a teacher that is currently teaching and has taught for 25 years or more and is still making a difference. This individual should not be currently retired. Below is a statement about Ina Gittings that may help with understanding the …

High School Teacher of the Year

Awards CommitteeAwards, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Do you know of an outstanding High School Physical Education Teacher? If so, please consider nominating them for this award. The process is easy and once they are nominated, you will be contacted on what needs to be done next and how we will help. Educators who meet the eligibility requirements and exemplify the criteria for these awards may apply …

Rookie of the Year

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

A rookie is a person new to our profession.  In contrast with a veteran who has experience and expertise, a rookie is usually inexperienced and prone to making mistakes, however, if you know of a Rookie Health and Physical Education Teacher that has proven exceptional skills, please consider nominating them. The process is easy!  Once you nominate someone, you will …

Innovative Teacher Award

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, State Convention

Do you know of a Health and Physical Education teacher that can put together activities and games with any and all types of equipment? The process is easy!  Once you nominate someone, you will be contacted on what needs to be done next and how we will help. This award is given to any current Health, Physical  Education, or Dance …

Does your Administrator support Health and Physical Education? If so, nominate them!

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

Administrator’s that fully support quality Health and Physical Education programs can sometimes be hard to find. If you are fortunate enough to work with an administrator that goes above and beyond for our profession, please nominate them for this award. The process is easy!  Once you nominate someone, you will be contacted on what needs to be done next and …

March Madness! Nominate a Superstar for AzHPE Awards!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Health, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education teachers, health teachers and administrators? Let’s shower our deserving teachers & administrators with the recognition they deserve! We are, after all, searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: …

Congratulations Dr. Corbin!

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Professor Chuck Corbin was honored as he received the White House’s Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. The International Organization of Health, Sport, and Kinesiology (IOHSK) nominated him for this award. IOHSK’s CEO, Dr. Hosung So along with Dr Hyeonho Yu came to Phoenix to present Dr. Corbin with this wonderful award during the Awards Ceremony at the National Association for Kinesiology …

Thank You!

Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

On behalf of our past president, Lara Cox, and the entire Arizona Health and Physical Education Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for your participation in the 2023 Arizona State Convention.  We will be putting together a 2023 State Convention Digital Photo Album. If you have a few good photos of activities, events, or members networking at …