Membership
Membership Benefits
We are a professional organization committed to the quality and promotion of health education, physical education, recreation and dance programs throughout the State of New York. Our members are directors of health, physical education and athletics; health and physical education teachers; recreation and dance professionals; higher education professionals and future professionals.
We provide professional development opportunities through statewide and local zone conferences, as well as, virtual opportunities and our NYS AHPERD Learning Series. We also provide technical assistance related to regulations, recommendations, and resources.
NYS AHPERD offers an annual General Liability Insurance program that covers current members in their workplace and for job-related activities outside the workplace. Current members have a $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy, administered by Loomis & Lapann Inc.
NYS AHPERD serves as a voice for health and physical education professionals and advocates for health, physical education, recreation, and dance as essential components of every child's education. Through ongoing communication with the New York State Education Department and legislative representatives, the association works to strengthen these programs throughout New York State.
The NYS AHPERD Foundation, along with several Zones, offer annual grant opportunities exclusively to NYS AHPERD members. Grants are available to purchase equipment, expand curriclum offerings, and develop or broaden innovative programs for students.
NYS AHPERD is an approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours through NYSED. Educators can earn CTLE credit through a variety of NYS AHPERD professional learning opportunities, helping them meet the state's requirement of 100 hours every five years to maintain professional certification.
Mentorship in education is a powerful tool for growth and collaboration. Experienced educators provide guidance, share classroom strategies and offer support to assist new teachers build confidence or experienced teachers to take the next steps in their career. Members can be a mentor or request a mentor at any time.
Choose the NYS AHPERD membership that’s right for you!
Professional and Retired members interested in paying with a check or purchase order, please click here to download the membership application and forward to nysahperd@nysahperd.org, (315) 823-1012 fax or mail to: 77 North Ann Street, Little Falls, NY 13365.
$135/yr
Professionals engaged in the teaching of health education, physical education, recreation, dance programs, and individuals who support these programs. Please select if you are teaching in the P-20 system.
Professional (3-year): $365
Professional Membership
(paid annually or triennially)
$12/mo
Professionals engaged in the teaching of health education, physical education, recreation, dance programs, and individuals who support these programs. Please select if you are teaching in the P-20 system.
**12 month billing commitment-spreading the annual membership payment over 1 year.
Professional Membership
(paid monthly)
$160/yr
Professionals serving as a director, chairperson, or coordinator having leadership responsibilities for health, and /or physical education and/or athletic programs.
Includes professional membership and COA Section dues.
Professional COA (3-Year): $440
Professional Membership + Council of Administrators Section Dues
$75/yr
Any person who met the criteria for professional membership and is now retired as defined by NYS Retirement System or its equivalent.
Retiree (3-Year): $199
Retiree (5-Year): $299
Retired COA (1-Year): $100
includes 1 year retiree membership and $25 COA Section dues
Retiree Membership
$55/yr
Students currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program studying health education, physical education, recreation, or dance and NOT CURRENTLY teaching in the K-16 system.
Future Professional
*All credit card transactions will have a surcharge
What our members are saying...
"NYS AHPERD makes virtual professional development stress-free with topics ranging from consent to valid sources of health information. Convenient times, video recordings and CTLE credit are added extras! "
Jen Mead
"As a member of NYS AHPERD, I have benefited from outstanding and timely professional development presented by experienced professionals who are leaders in their fields."
Margaret Robelee
Through NYS AHPERD I've had the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the best educators across the country. I have had access to curriculum resources that have helped me as a professional. There is always more to learn and NYS AHPERD is always there to help!
Richelle Calderon
Looking for a job?
Check out the NYS AHPERD Job Board!
The openings we post on our Job Board were either shared with our office or pulled from other job boards.
To have a job posted on our Job Board, please send all details about the position including how to apply to careercenter@nysahperd.org. There is no cost to post a job on the site as this is benefit to our valuable membership.
The page is available to current NYS AHPERD members only.
grant opportunities
NYS AHPERD offers our members a number of grant opportunities including Foundation Grants and Zone Grants. We also provide information and links to ongoing grant opportunities from other organizations.
The NYS AHPERD Foundation offers multiple $1K grants and one $5K impact grant annually. The purpose of the grants are to support:
- Program development in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, or dance
- Equipment purchase, and/or
- Professional training for curriculum, instruction, and/or assessment which impacts student development.
Applications for the $5000 Impact Grant are due May 31st.
Applications for the $1000 grants are due July 15th.
NYS AHPERD Foundation Grants
The following Zones offer grants:
Capital Zone
Catskill Zone
Central North Zone
Central South Zone
Central Western Zone
Nassau Zone
Southeastern Zone
Suffolk Zone
Western Zone
Each Zone has their own criteria and funding amount. Zone grants are available to current members of the individual Zone.
Please go to the individual Zone page to learn more.
Zone Grants
Additional funding sources you may want to consider.
- Community Foundations
- Rotary Clubs
- Kiwanis Clubs
- Health Foundations
- Hospital Community Benefit Programs
- School District Education Foundation
Additional Grant Opportunities
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Zone Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities
NYS AHPERD is built on the dedication and involvement of its members. From attending local zone meetings to serving on committee or leadership teams, there are countless opportunities to become engaged and contribute to the profession. Along the way, you'll connect with passionate educators, develop new skills, and help shape the future of health and physical education in your neck of the woods!
Section Leadership Opportunities
NYS AHPERD's 15 areas of interest represent a wide range of disciplines, including health education, physical education, dance, aquatics, coaching, recreation, higher education, and more. Led by passionate volunteers, sections provide opportunities for members to connect with colleagues, share resources, exchange ideas, and support professional growth. Section leaders also play an important role in developing programming for the association's annual conference.
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.