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
• And future professionals...

          ... who are interested in promoting Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in the kindergarten through higher education settings in our communities throughout New York State.

Find out more about NYS AHPERD in our mission statement.

Among other benefits such as an annual conference, NYS AHPERD members are granted access to an enhanced web-site. See the additional access membership brings:

Information about NYS AHPERD Leaders and Representatives
Membership Information
Calender of relevant events
Basic Conference Information
Photos and video of recent Conferences
Enhanced Conference Information
News from Sections and Regional Zones
Employment Postings
Information and Legislation from the New York State Department of Education
A wide range of regular newsletters on physical education, health, and wellness
Award opportunities
Dedicated areas devoted to many NYS AHPERD Sections
Assessment information and help
Details about NYS AHPERD statewide programs such as Jump Rope for Heart
Index of web resources
Sound good?