Is It Bullying?

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

Not sure how to identify bullying? First, you need a full understanding of what bullying is, and what it is not. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. There are three main forms of bullying: Verbal bullying Social bullying Physical bullying If …

Active Schools Resources are Now Available

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

The mission of Active Schools is to integrate evidence-based physical activity programs into every student’s PK-12 education. To support this effort, we partnered with the University of Northern Colorado Active Schools Institute to create resources that support an active school culture. These include  Guiding Framework, Evaluation Handbook, Menus of Evidence-Based Practices, and a School Implementation Guide. The resources can be used …

Arts and Physical Education Survey – We want your feedback!

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

As we begin to plan for the 2022 Arts & Physical Education Digital Summit, we are curious about the types of Professional Development that you are most interested in and the format with which you would like to engage. Please take a few moments to complete the following survey to share your thoughts, needs, and interests. Click HERE!

Calling all Exhibitors! Join us in November!

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Join us November 1-3, 2022 at the Phoenix Convention Center South Building for the 2022 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention. Interested in becoming an Exhibitor or Sponsoring an event? Email Lynn Preble at [email protected] Registration for the 2022 State Convention is also currently available at 2022 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention Registration We are excited to present …

Free Summer Workshop Opportunities!

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

Join us July 14th and July 16th for FREE Summer Workshop Opportunities with Palos Sports and Tim Taggart. July 14th from 1:30 – 3:30 at Woods Elementary in Tempe. This workshop is open to all teachers and requires no membership. This workshop will also feature Adapted Physical Education ideas. July 16 we will be out of the heat and in …

Free Summer Workshop Opportunities!

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

Join us July 14th and July 16th for FREE Summer Workshop Opportunities with Palos Sports and Tim Taggart. July 14th from 1:30 – 3:30 at Woods Elementary in Tempe. This workshop is open to all teachers and requires no membership. This workshop will also feature Adapted Physical Education ideas. July 16 we will be out of the heat and in …

Phoenix-based program using baseball as therapy for cognitive impairments, physical disabilities

Adapted Physical EducationAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, News & Events

PHOENIX — A Phoenix-based program is using baseball as therapy for those with cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer’s, and veterans in the VA with chronic physical disabilities. One of the facilities they partner with is the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in Phoenix. The Society for American Baseball Research has created a “Baseball Memories” program to facilitate discussions and reminisce about the …

Growth Mindset Journal

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

Leadership Journals help teachers and students find their unique greatness! Download for FREE! 5-Day Growth Mindset Journal This journal is an intentional discovery focused on understanding and building Growth Mindset. Embrace challenges. Push through obstacles. Sustain your effort. Learn from feedback. And be inspired by others. Explore growth mindset for yourself. Then, introduce this Journal to your students. DOWNLOAD FREE

Wellness A to Z Day 2022!

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We need YOUR help celebrating Wellness AtoZ Day 2022! Join the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, and its wellness initiative, Wellness AtoZ for an in-person community event at Margaret T. Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix on Sunday, May 15th. Here’s how YOU can help make Arizona and the Greater Phoenix region known as a destination for healthy living…  Sponsor a booth at our Wellness AtoZ Day …