Fun At Bat

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, Partnerships, Skill Development

Fun At Bat is an entry-level bat and ball program for kids that emphasizes character development, functional movement, active play, and fun. The initiative stems from meticulous research on introductory youth sport programs and is supported by Major League Baseball, USA Baseball and industry professionals. The Fun At Bat program is FREE for schools and school districts to adopt. Please …

MOVE UNITED EDUCATION CONFERENCE

Adapted Physical EducationAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development

This year’s conference invites sport providers to gather over a common interest in ensuring athletes with disabilities have access to sport. Anticipating 300+ attendees at the event, discussion will center around improving access through centering people with disabilities in the business of adaptive sport.  Sessions offered during this event will fall under one of the following categories. Sport-Specific Instruction Non-Profit …

O’Brien, Coyotes Partner with Mikey’s League for Adaptive Hockey Clinics

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

ByPatrick Brown @pbrownhockey Arizona Coyotes December 06, 2023 Arizona Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien is as tough as they come on the ice. Off it, he’s more determined than ever to continue to give back. O’Brien and defenseman Sean Durzi spent Sunday at a Mikey’s League ball hockey clinic, providing an adaptive hockey experience for children and young adults with neurodivergent disabilities. …

Thank You!

Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

On behalf of our past president, Lara Cox, and the entire Arizona Health and Physical Education Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for your participation in the 2023 Arizona State Convention.  We will be putting together a 2023 State Convention Digital Photo Album. If you have a few good photos of activities, events, or members networking at …

Dr. Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Honor Award

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Rachel Shea, Mesa Public Schools is the recipient of the Dr. Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Honor Award. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Rachel!

Administrator of the Year!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Principal Sherry Towns, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary, Queen Creek, is the Administrator of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Sherry!

Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Dr. Jennifer Houston, Mesa Public Schools is the Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Jennifer!