Tucson Back-to-School Conference

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

Are you ready for relevant professional development? Then join us on Saturday, August 18th for a free Back-to-School Conference for all Current Arizona Health and Physical Education Members. This years conference will again be held at Tucson Sunnyside High School, 1725 E Bilby Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706. Arizona Health and Physical Education will provide a variety of presenters that will cover …

2018 All Convention Social at the State Convention

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

When registering for the State Convention, please remember to also register for the 2018 All Convention Social. This year’s social will be held at The Park, located at 3 S 2nd St #114, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Join us from 5 pm – 8 pm on Wednesday, October 24th for a chance to network with other professionals in a great atmosphere. There …

2018 State Convention Schedule

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

Our State Convention is quickly approaching. Our Convention Team has been hard at work bringing you some of the best speakers and sessions from all over the country and world. The schedule is completely full with 51 sessions! We are again using the Sched website for our digital program. You can access the schedule either by phone or computer and …

2018 Future Professionals Lunch

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorFuture Professionals, Membership, News & Events, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education will host the 2018 Future Professionals Free Lunch on Thursday, October 25th. This year’s event will take place from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M. at the Hard Rock Cafe, located at  3 South 2nd St #117, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Students wishing to attend must be Current Members and must be Registered and Attending the 2018 Arizona …

Shape Up Radio

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Are you looking for music for your classes that are safe and school-appropriate? Then you must download this free app from Shape Up US. It is available on both the Apple Store and Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nobexinc.wls_7758334379.rc https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shape-up-radio/id1408844105?mt=8

Nominations for all 2018 Awards are due September 1st

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

2018 Awards Eligibility Requirements Educators who meet the eligibility requirements and exemplify the criteria for these awards may apply or be nominated by a colleague. A “teacher” is an individual whose primary teaching responsibility is in Health, Physical Education, Dance or Administration. Additional requirements include: Current membership in Arizona Health and Physical Education Holds a current certification as a teacher. …

Athleat Field Lab hydration research benefits nutrition students and athletes

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices, Future Professionals, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Research has shown that athletes who train in the heat show improved performance in all temperatures. However, ensuring enough fluid intake in those conditions is key. New research coming out of the recently established Athleat Field Lab, a joint initiative of ASU’s College of Health Solutions’ nutrition program and Sun Devil Athletics, seeks to address the unique environment ASU student-athletes …

Attending the Regional Conference in Boise?

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

If you are attending the SHAPE America Regional Conference in Boise, June 25-27, join us on Tuesday evening 7:15 at Memorial Stadium in Boise as the Hillsboro Hops (Dbacks) take on the Boise Hawks (Rockies).  Ticket information will be announces on the first day of the Conference. If you would like to go to the game, and are not yet …

Fuel Up To Play 60 Program Advisor Training – Save the Date!

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices, Future Professionals, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

This fun, high energy event is scheduled for October 2 at The Tempe Buttes.  Before you take off for your summer vacation . . . schedule this date in for your Professional Development plans for the 2018-2019 school year. Featured this year will be Danielle from Dance Play with a Pound Workout More information will be sent in the fall.

ASU professor highlights the importance of physical activity across the nation

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Future Professionals, News & Events

By Adriana Falero | 04/24/18 8:48pm For ASU professor Hans van der Mars, physical education should be a priority and all students should participate in physical activities that they enjoy through childhood and into adulthood. As a professor and program coordinator for the physical education program at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, he said his goal is to set students up …