Call for Programs now OPEN!

 

 

 

Members: Please Sign in to read and download the Winter NYS AHPERD Newsletter!!

Click on the Report Card to view

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sample Physical Education & Health SLO's available today for our members!

Sign in to view the SLO's for Kindergarten thru 12th grade.

PTO ~ Parents as Partners Brochure

Open House Powerpoint

 

New Web Site Additions
NYS AHPERD News
Grants and Resources
  • Active Schools Acceleration Project
    Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP) will award 1000 elementary schools in the US $1,000 each to kick start one of three school-based physical activity programs. Application will be accepted through April 22, 2013. More information » (03/13)
New Articles / Newsletters

What is NYS AHPERD?

The New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYS AHPERD) is a professional organization composed primarily of:

+ Teachers of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
+ Agency, community, and worksite health professionals
+ Youth coaches
+ Future professionals...

          ... who are interested in promoting Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in the Kindergarten through Higher Education settings, throughout New York State.

Find out more about NYS AHPERD in our mission statement, or discover the many enhanced features of this web site available to NYS AHPERD members.

2008 Physical Activity Guidelines

The Federal Government has issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. They describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans.

Obesity in America

Is New York State Overweight?
For the past 20 years, the CDC has tracked the rise of adult obesity in North America. View an interactive map to watch how the prevalence of obesity rises dramatically across the country - and in New York State - through the years.

Contacting State Representatives

State Senators:
» www.senate.state.ny.us

Assembly Representatives:
» www.assembly.state.ny.us