WELCOME TO AAHPERD
The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance (AAHPERD) is the largest organization of professionals
supporting and assisting those involved in physical education,
leisure, fitness, dance, sport, health promotion and education and
all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle.
Founded in 1885, AAHPERD is made up of five national
associations, six district associations and a Research Consortium
with an overarching purpose to:
u Serve as the preeminent national voice for the various
professions
u Develop and disseminate professional guidelines, standards,
and ethics
u Enhance professional practice by providing opportunities for
growth and development
u Advance the body of knowledge in each field through
research
u Facilitate communication and activity with other professional
groups with similar or related goals and objectives
u Promote public understanding and improve relations in the
physical activity and health enhancing fields
u Guide the future of the respective professional communities
For more information on any of the materials included in this
packet, call 800.213.7193 or visit AAHPERD online at
www.aahperd.org.
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