NYS AHPERD is...
A professional membership service organization comprised of a strong, vibrant group of committed, dynamic members who care deeply about their teaching, students, athletes and their school communities.
Mission, Vision & Core Beliefs
Our Mission is to support our members in promoting health and physical literacy for all.
Our Vision is to be the leading resource and advocate for health, physical education, recreation, and dance.
NYS AHPERD’s Core Beliefs: Come find your PLACE with us…
P – Professionals
L – Lifelong Learning
A – Advocate
C – Culturally Responsive
E – Equity Our Vision is to be the leading resource and advocate for health, physical education, recreation, and dance.
Professionals who champion Lifelong Learning and Advocate for health & physical literacy that reflect Culturally Responsive practices and Equity for all.
MEMBER BENEFITS
We provide valuable services, guidance, and encouragement to our members.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
"We need to honor what we know, by sharing the best of what we do teacher to teacher."
Dr. Art Costa and Dr. Bena Kallick
GIVING
The goal of giving to NYS AHPERD and to our Foundation is to leave a strong and secure legacy for the generation of educators to come.
About Us
Founded in 1924, NYS AHPERD is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) professional membership association serving health and physical education professionals throughout New York State. Through professional learning, leadership opportunities, advocacy, and meaningful connections, we support educators and advance quality health and physical education for all students.
For more than a century, NYS AHPERD has served as a trusted resource and professional community for educators across New York State. The association's first Executive Committee meeting was held on November 24, 1924, at the State Education Department in Albany. Herman J. Norton served as NYS AHPERD's first president from 1924 to 1930, helping establish a tradition of leadership, service, and professional excellence that continues today.
