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. …

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 …

Honoring Free Membership for JRFH/HFH Coordinatiors for 2017-2018 school year.

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorExecutive Director, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

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 …

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’s Hans van der Mars to be Inducted Into SHAPE America’s Hall of Fame

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

RESTON, VA, March 6, 2018 — SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators announced today that Hans van der Mars, who serves as program director for Arizona State University’s Physical Education Teacher Education Program and its Master’s of Physical Education (M.P.E.) program, will be inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame on Friday, March 23, during its 133rd …

Arizona Health & Physical Education Day

Board of DirectorsFuture Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

The Arizona Diamondbacks, along with Arizona Health and Physical Education, invite you to bring your family and friends to the game on Saturday, May 12 vs. the Washington Nationals. Tickets are specially discounted and a portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold will benefit Health and Physical Education Programs throughout the state. Purchase a $35 ticket (sections 203-204) and …

Teaching the CSPAP Model in PETE Programs

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

By Pamela Hodges Kulinna posted 01-24-2017 10:34 Two common goals of all physical educators are to encourage students to be active for the nationally recommended 60 minutes a day and help them find a lifelong love for physical activity. A comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) is a recommended approach to getting us there. If we don’t train future physical educators to take the lead …

Bullying Prevention Training Resources

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices, News & Events, Partnerships

Bullying Prevention Training Resources Did you know that training resources are available on StopBullying.gov? The Bullying Prevention Training Center offers webinars and other training resources and prevention tools for educators, parents, and others working with kids. Available trainings include: The Bullying Prevention Continuing Education Course (with CEU credit) Training for Educators and School Bus Drivers Organizing a Community Event Working with Stakeholders …