Future Professionals Section

The Future Professional Section (FPS) is comprised of graduate and undergraduate students. They have a president, a president-elect and a Section advisor, all three have seats at the executive council table representing the Section membership. The Section provides professional development opportunities through the Ken Demas Future Professional Leadership Academy, the opportunity to serve as Section delegates at the annual association conference, along with the eligibility to apply for the Jay B. Nash Scholarship and the NYS AHPERD Foundation scholarships.

 

If you have questions, we encourage you to review our webpage or reach out to the Section Leadership.


Section Leadership

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Ken Demas Future Professionals Section Leadership Academy

Camp Echo Lake

September 18th-20th, 2026


The Ken Demas Leadership Academy (KDLA) is a great way to build your leadership skills, network, become involved, and make a difference in NYS AHPERD!


There is no fee to attend, housing and meals are included.


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