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 …

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 …

New Name, New Location!

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorNews & Events, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

On behalf of President Lynn Preble, Past-President Keri Schoeff and Awards Chair Vicky Bonavito, we would like to announce that the Past-Presidents Dinner and the Teacher of the Year Awards have merged and will now be known as the HONOR AND RECOGNITION NIGHT. This event will move from the Phoenix Convention Center to the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, located at 215 …

TIPS TO MAKE DRINKING WATER MORE FUN AND STAY HYDRATED

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices, Public Relations/Marketing

Are you and your kids drinking enough water this summer? Try these tips from Fitness Magazine: Infuse it. Put fruit slices, such as lemon, lime, and orange, in a pitcher of water and refrigerate. Add coconut ice. Fill your ice cube tray with coconut water, then pop the cubes into your glass to give water a nutty, slightly sweet taste. Mash fruits in …

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 …