As the premier member organization for health and physical educators, SHAPE America sets the standard when it comes to best practice via a variety of resources, including books. The newly released PE Metrics: Assessing Student Performance Using the National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education, Third Edition, offers 130 K-12 assessments that align with SHAPE America’s National Standards and …
Why Arizona Needs Summer Meal Programs
For many children, summer means days at the pool and quality time spent with their families. However, for some children, summer is associated with hunger. With no school for several weeks, many students will be left wondering where their next meal will come from. READ MORE To find a location near you for no-cost meals and fun for kids 18 …
Survey for the 2019 Arizona State Convention
Your opinion matters! We are looking at several options for the 2019 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention. The location will continue to be the West Building of the Phoenix Convention Center, however, we need your opinion on the days. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey about future conventions and workshops. Thank you Survey (Click Here)
Attending the Regional Conference in Boise?
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 …
Teens and Energy Drinks: a Potentially Dangerous Combination
By Raychelle Cassada Lohmann ENERGY DRINKS ARE ONE of the fastest growing beverage products on the global market. The worldwide market is projected to increase to $84.8 billion by 2025, according to a report from the business consulting firm Grand View Research. It found that teens alone consumed $16.3 billion worth of energy drinks in 2016, and adolescent consumption is only expected …
Randy Nichols to deliver the 2018 Robert P Pangrazi Scholar Lecture
Dr. Randy Nichols will deliver the 2018 Robert P Pangrazi Scholar Lecture on Thursday, October 25th at the Phoenix Convention Center West Building as part of the 2018 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention Dr. Nichols is a Professor in the Physical and Health Education Department at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and teaches primarily in the School Wellness …
Honoring Free Membership for JRFH/HFH Coordinatiors for 2017-2018 school year.
On July 1, 2018, the Joint Project partnership between SHAPE America, its 51 state affiliate organizations, and the American Heart Association will conclude. Although the time has come for this partnership to end, we remain committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to help students live their best life through effective health and physical education. We …
Don’t let your athlete become an Injury Statistic!
According to the American Orthopedic Assoc. “50% of all sports injuries can be prevented with a proper strength and conditioning program” Strength of America has been providing that program since 1989. Be a part of our Summer Strength and Speed camps starting June 4th 2018 Monday, June 4th 2018 2 locations in Chandler Lincoln Prep (San Tan Freeway and Gilbert Rd …
Please see this important update about the Jump Rope for Heart program
An Update from SHAPE America and Arizona Health and Physical Education Dear Arizona Health and Physical Education Member, On behalf of Stephanie Morris, SHAPE America CEO, please read the following information regarding Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs: In the late 1970s, physical education teacher and SHAPE America member Jean Barkow of Milwaukee’s Riverside High School held …