2024 Arizona High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year

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Thank you, Ben Brandau, for your exceptional dedication to working with high school students and other educators. Your role as a mentor and your commitment to promoting fitness and wellness are invaluable in shaping the future of Arizona’s young adults. Your efforts not only inspire but also instill lifelong habits of health and well-being. The 2024 Honor and Recognition Awards …

Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Baylee ConradAdvocacy, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

To celebrate world Mental Health Day Varsity University is launching our first Proactive Mental Health professional development experience featuring Breathe – a Believe In You 5 Day Journal and curriculum. Get 1 Hour of Professional Development with a certificate of completion endorsed by Sterling College. Learn and teach: Purposeful Breathing Practices Breathing Learning Activities Group Discussion Prompts Mindful Breathing Journey …

SRP Announces Classroom Grants of Up to $5,000 for Educators

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships

Salt River Project (SRP) invites Arizona teachers to apply for Classroom Grants of up to $5,000 beginning October 1, 2024. The grants are available for teachers looking to incorporate creative ways to keep their students engaged in STEM and social science projects. Every year, the SRP Classroom Grants Program offers two types of grants: STEM Grants provide up to $5,000 for …

Special Olympics Arizona kicking off fall games in Mesa this week

Adapted Physical EducationAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

BY AARON DECKER KTAR.com PHOENIX – Over 1,000 athletes from across Arizona will come to Mesa to kick off the fall games for Special Olympics Arizona this week. On Friday and Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., competitors will face off in swimming and bocce at Skyline High School. The Skyline Aquatic Center will host the swimming competition while the bocce events will be …

USTA Coaching Workshops

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

USTA Southwest offers two different types of educational workshops to help start your coaching journey. The USTA’s Play Facilitators and Coaching Fundamentals Workshops differ in focus to meet the coach’s specific needs. The Coaching Fundamentals Workshop (CFW) focuses on coaching principles and skills for beginner to low-intermediate players. This workshop is a two-day, in-person workshop facilitated by National Coach Developers. …

Women in Sports and the Arizona Cardinals

PresidentAdapted Physical Education, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Join us as the Arizona Cardinals celebrate “Women in Sports” on September 29th against the Commanders! Enjoy discounted tickets as we celebrate the achievements of women in sports and give the youth a glimpse at what is possible. Plus, a portion of the sales will go directly to support Arizona Health and Physical Education. If you purchase a seat to …

APPLY FOR THE CHANCE TO RECEIVE FREE PUMPER CAR®

PresidentAdapted Physical Education, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Skill Development

Pumper Car vehicles are used by adapted P.E. teachers and physical and occupational therapists in their work with special needs children. These innovative mobility devices are like rowing machines on wheels that give kids a full-body workout while they think they’re just having fun. And because they can be ridden by both those with special needs as well as traditionally …

Free Parking!

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Join us on Wednesday, November 6th and Thursday, November 7th at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa. Easy access by light rail or car and by the way, if you haven’t heard,PARKING IS FREE! Please visit the state convention website (Click Here) for details and click on the button below for registration information. Convention Registration