An annual conference
NYS AHPERD 72nd Annual Conference
November 18-21 2009
Turning Stone Resort, Verona NY
Call for Programs, 2009 Conference
The 72nd NYS AHPERD conference will be November 18-21 2009. Our Call for Programs process is now open! Submit your best proposals now »
Award Winners
We honored members from across all areas of NYS AHPERD at our conference dinner. View the 2008 NYS AHPERD Award Winners now »
Seventh graders from the Little Falls Middle School along with ten area schools visit Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown each year to participate in the Up-Close Healthy Heart Program. Students enter a competition to convey the message of the Up-Close Healthy Heart Program to the public. This program teaches students about the impact of smoking and diet on heart health. The recipient of the first place award for fall of 2008 was David Stephenson. David created this PowerPoint to demonstrate the perils of smoking. I thought David did a wonderful job and asked his permission to share it on our website.
New Web Site Additions
NYS AHPERD News
- NYS AHPERD Spring 2009 Newsletter
The most recent NYS AHPERD Newsletter is now available to view. Read here » (05/09)
Grants and Resources
- Statewide Learning Technology Grant (LTG) Applications Available
Grant program provides progressive integration of instructional technology in classrooms and library media centers and sustained professional development to increase the skills of teachers in the use of instructional technology. More details » (06/09) - Executive Director for Athletic Council
The Section VI Athletic Council has announced the search for a full-time Executive Director. More details » (06/09) - After School Alliance
A link to the After School Alliance has been added to our related web sites page. More details » (04/09) - Directors sought
The Society of State Directors of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (SSDHPER) are seeking an Executive Director and a Project Director. More details » (04/09)
New Articles / Newsletters
- Cortland High School Gets Fit By Finals & Scores $15,000 Gym Makeover
Students at Cortland High School are celebrating more than just the end of the academic year. As part of the school's commitment to health and fitness, many of its students are also celebrating reaching their personal fitness goals through their participation in a nationwide health initiative launched earlier this year called Get Fit By Finals. More » (06/09) - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Signed by President
The bill gives the FDA the clear authority to regulate the manufacturing, advertising and promotion of tobacco products in order to protect public health. More » (06/09) - Junk Food Sold in NYC Schools Weakens
Efforts to Promote Healthy Eating
An audit released today by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that junk food is routinely sold in New York City schools, undermining efforts of the federal and state governments and the City Department of Education (DOE) to promote healthy eating habits among the students. More » (06/09) - Memo issued on credentialing for all school coaches
New steps are being taken regarding the credentialing of all coaches to assist school districts to better insure student safety. More » (06/09) - Leadership for Healthy Communities' Action Strategies Toolkit
The toolkit offers practical examples of policy approaches and resources that can help state and local policy-makers prevent childhood obesity and improve children’s health. It covers a wide range of issues, including increasing access to parks and recreation centers, improving safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, offering healthier foods in schools, and attracting grocery stores that provide healthy, affordable foods to lower-income communities. Download now » (05/09)
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