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June 23, 2022, will mark the 50th anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Surviving many challenges through the decades, it is arguably one of the most significant pieces of civil rights legislation in America’s history. Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to hear your story. We want to highlight the positive impact that Title IX …
The Healthier Generation Award is a prestigious, annual distinction presented to schools that have demonstrated remarkable efforts to prioritize the essential health needs of students, staff, and families. Schools that receive a Healthier Generation Award meet or exceed best practice standards in one or more topic areas related to the physical, mental, and social-emotional health of students, teachers, and school …
February 2, 2022, marks the 36th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. The confidence, strength and character gained through sports participation are the very tools girls and women need to become strong leaders in sports and life. This year’s event will …
FootGolf is a combination of the popular sports of soccer and golf. The game is played with a regulation #5 soccer ball at a golf course facility on shortened holes with 21-inch diameter cups. The rules largely correspond to the rules of golf. Arizona Health and Physical Education invites you to join us for an afternoon of family fun and …
1 million. That’s how many meters Ryan Geiger will row in November to support Forging Youth Resilience (FYR) Flagstaff, a nonprofit aiding at-promise and underserved youth in the community. The big picture: FYR Flagstaff, a youth program part of the organization formerly known as Steve’s Club National Program, offers free fitness classes, operating with the belief that “functional fitness, nutritional education, and authentic, …
Arizona Health and Physical Education is happy to introduce our new Association President, Arlo Pew. Arlo is an Elementary Health and Physical Education Teacher at Horizon Honors Elementary School in Ahwatukee. Arlo is a graduate of Arizona State University and an avid Arizona Dbacks fan! Included are pictures of the handoff from Past-President, Dr. Jennifer Houston to current President, Arlo …
Arizona Health and Physical Education along with Dr. Charles B. “Chuck” Corbin would like to introduce the 2021 Scholar Lecture, Dr. Benjamin A Sibley of Appalachian State University. Dr. Sibley will present on Thursday, November 4th at 9:00 am. in the General Session Room of the Phoenix Convention Center South Building. Parking is available for $5 at the Jefferson Street …
Sun Devil Fitness Complex Thursday, November 4th, 8:00 am – 9:00 am SFDC is within walking distance of the South Convention Center. The suggestion is to park at the Convention Center. Participation is free with paid convention registration. Workshop Description Pre-adolescent and adolescent children are not small adults. Children are at various levels of physical and psychological development. The physical …
Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members, I know by now everyone is back in school and hopefully has been able to find a rhythm. I know for me things are slowly starting to settle down, but who knows what the next few months will bring. I know!!! CONVENTION!!! The AzHPE convention team has been hard at work preparing …
In the wake of COVID-related school disruptions, this is a critical time for teachers and coaches to be engaging youth in physical activity. That’s why NFL FLAG-In-Schools is asking for you to take action and help shine a spotlight on amazing coaches, PE teachers and instructors who go above and beyond every day to inspire, empower and equip students to …