Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2025

Were on the hunt for our 2025 Award-Winning Teachers , and we need YOUR help! Know a teacher whos gone above and beyond this year? Nominate them today and let their excellence shine!

Middle School

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

PE

SHAPE America

JUNE 4, 2024

When I started teaching, I had heard a little bit about the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD), but at the time had no idea how this association would help me grow personally and professionally, transforming me into the educator I am today.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort!

Physical Education

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Gaining National Recognition status for your physical education teacher education (PETE) and/or health education teacher education (HETE) program begins with accreditation, which is a review of the quality of your educator preparation program(s). Complete a curriculum map.

Assessment

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? As a middle school health and physical education teacher, I know first-hand that initiatives impacting the whole school and surrounding community can be powerful.

Health

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. They all asked me, “How do you build a snowball?”

Elementary

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

And with the celebration of healthy lifestyles, active minds and bodies, let’s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. Here are some tips to help you get started: For Teachers: Advocate for more outdoor recess and field days. National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Additional lessons dive further into the dangers of underage cannabis use, and important social foundations including goal setting, decision making, and refusal strategies, making Ask, Listen, Learn a well-rounded program for almost any health, physical education, or science teacher.

Health

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Christi Meyer is a long-time advocate for quality physical education programs. Check out her actionable steps to funding physical education programs. Challenges Of Funding Physical Education Programs School districts have a lot of different school programs they need to consider funding. Check it out!

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 28, 2023

SHAPE America’s “Send a Teacher” initiative highlights the important role that health and physical education can play in the lives of students. This initiative was conceptualized by Andy Milne, SHAPE America’s 2017 National Health Education Teacher of the Year.

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Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built.

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It’s the typical argument of the ill-informed…the same type of people responsible for declaring physical education to be a frill subject. Physical education and the provision of facilities that encourage physical activity are anything but frills. In fact, the opposite is the case. Is this simple speculation?

Recreation

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 23, 2024

National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

MAY 31, 2022

In the fall of 1971 — less than a year before Title IX was passed — I was hired to head the Department of Physical Education at Kansas State University (K-State). The 1971 yearbook notes that women’s intercollegiate teams were “coached by members of the women’s Physical Education Department and sponsored by the Intramural Department.

Academics

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

This coming November 1-3, in Phoenix, my professional organization, Arizona Health and Physical Education, will be hosting its annual State Convention & Expo. This coming November 1-3, in Phoenix, my professional organization, Arizona Health and Physical Education, will be hosting its annual State Convention & Expo.

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In the presentation below, Human Kinetics authors Rebekah Johnson and Seth Jenny provide tips, suggestions, common pitfalls, and practical solutions for technology integration for Physical Educators completing edTPA (education Teacher Performance Assessment). . . Resources by the Presenters.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 28, 2023

Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? The recipients will be honored during the closing general session of this five-day event, along with the District Teachers of the Year. Congratulations Toni!!! Good Luck Toni at the National Convention in Seattle!!!

Middle School

PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Let’s be honest, health class has a bad wrap!

Health Education

PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

Student mental health issues are on the rise! Tiered Systems Of Support For Mental Health In Schools A comprehensive school mental health system is designed to support all students and teachers with a coordinated, tiered approach. Let’s make the case for investing in physical education and health.

Health

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In this presentation, Human Kinetics author Aaron Beighle discusses the evidence-informed approach that has been used to prepare many generations of physical educators. Dynamic Physical Education presentation slides. . Presentation Material. Books by the Presenters. .

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? Check out our website to see the award recipients in each of the following categories: Adapted Physical Education. Health Education. Elementary Physical Education. Middle School Physical Education.

Middle School

PLT4M

JUNE 12, 2024

Middle school health curriculum is critically important because it targets students at a pivotal age when they are developing habits and attitudes that will influence their future health. Challenges Of Middle School Health Curriculum There has never been a sole curriculum or singular approach to health education within schools.

Middle School

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In addition, they provide Illinois learning standards for a diverse range of subject areas, including physical education. The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education.

PE

Active Schools Us

AUGUST 3, 2022

The ABES study, assessed the pandemic’s impact on student health, including emotional well-being. Access to the online survey was provided by teachers in the spring of 2020 to a nationally representative sample of students in 9 th through 12 th grade at both public and private schools.

Physical Activity

i-phys-ed

APRIL 12, 2021

As an early career teacher, physical education to me was about sports and getting kids active. The post The Role of Health in Physical Education appeared first on iPhys-Ed.com.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 22, 2024

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education teachers, health teachers and administrators? Creates an engaging and inclusive learning environment?

Middle School

Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31.

Online Schooling

PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

Shape America sets the standard for physical education. As Shape works to enhance physical education across the country, PLT4M is proud to be a part of the mission. PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Physical education is an integral part of any student’s education. A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt.

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

By Anna Marie Frank, EdD, DePaul University In the presentation below, Anna Marie Frank shares how she supported pre-service teachers and helped them to adapt to the virtual environment. Presentation Material All content within this presentation, including accompanying handouts, is the copyrighted work of the author unless otherwise noted.

Teacher

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Concept based learning and thematic curriculum for physical education have been suggested for reconceptualisation of PE curricula that is more educatively focused and strengths-based. Basketball as a concept might be the focus of one term of PE which is dedicated to the theme: education in movement.

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2022

Presented by George Graham, PhD, retired physical education professor. . In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author George Graham shares about his career that has spanned teaching physical education at the K-12 level, university level, and, now retired, as a volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club.

Motor Skills

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Educators! My name is Lara Cox and I am grateful to have recently become the President of Arizona Health and Physical Education. I have chosen this to challenge our association, our members and all AZ Health & Physical Education teachers.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to preparing for gymnastics lesson plans in physical education, you don’t need an Olympic style set up from pommel horses to parallel bars. Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. Below is the bear crawl with written notes and instructions!

PE Teacher

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 26, 2022

You could say Sabrina Plattner, MEd , has health and wellness in her DNA. Plattner, a senior health educator in the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health , grew up in Tucson, the daughter of Heather and David Alberts, MD.

Health Education