Know Before You Go!

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

Below you will find a checklist and links of things that you will need to know before you go to the Arizona Health & Physical Education State Convention Date: The State Convention is on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th Honor and Recognition Awards: Wednesday, October 25th, 6pm – 9 pm, Children’s Museum of Phoenix (Invitation Only) Location: We …

Dairy Council of Arizona New Manager of Youth Wellness and Nutrition Education

Board of DirectorsAdvocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Health, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Tabbie is joining the Dairy Council of Arizona as the new Manager of Youth Wellness and Nutrition Education. I am a registered dietitian who enjoys collaborating with educators and wellness partners to engage youth in nutrition and wellness. I graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in Nutritional Science and I have worked in public health for the …

Board Meeting

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAwards, Exhibits, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

The Arizona Health and Physical Education Board of Directors is meeting tomorrow, Saturday, July 29th at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary in Queen Creek to finish planning the 2023 Arizona State Convention. Join us starting at 9 am at the address listed below. Please stay tuned for more announcements regarding the upcoming state convention and other events and activities for the …

2023 Arizona State Convention at a Glance.

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

This is a first look at the 2023 Arizona State Convention schedule at a Glance. Details and more information will soon follow. There are still a few openings available for presentation. If you are interested, please click on the link below. Thank you. Presentation Proposals Link: (Click Here) Registration (Click Here)  

ASU professor emeritus awarded physical education society’s highest honor

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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 …

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 …

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      

Good Luck Toni!

Board of DirectorsAwards, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, SHAPE America

Every year, some of the best and brightest educators are nominated to represent SHAPE America’s five districts. Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? Check out our website to see the award recipients in each of the following categories: Adapted Physical Education Health Education Elementary Physical Education Middle School Physical Education High …

2023 State Convention Keynote

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

Mike Kuczala has delivered keynotes, given presentations, facilitated professional development and taught graduate courses on 4 continents. His presentations, courses, books and videos have reached more than 150,000 teachers, trainers, corporate executives and parents.  He is also the coauthor of the Corwin Bestseller The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement, a book and philosophy that has changed the view …