- Profile Update

VAHPERD's Mission

VAHPERD is a professional association of educators that advocate quality programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance, and sport. The association seeks to facilitate the professional growth and development of its members through meaningful membership services, current research, best educational practices and legislation that will impact the profession. It is the vision of the Association to have a positive impact on society as a whole.

Strategic Goals

To promote best practices within the fields we serve
Partner with organizations that share our goals and mission.
Provide leadership mentoring to members of VAHPERD.
Provide leadership mentoring to VAHPERD TOYs.
Maintain a useful structure and function for the organization.
Improve educational outreach to our membership.
Improve communication within the leadership team and with the membership.
Recruit and retain additional members.
Promote NASPE advocacy leadership skills on the state and local levels.
Improve VAHPERD’s participation in solutions to combat childhood obesity.
To provide members with appropriate services.

Congratulations to the 2009 VAHPERD Award Winners

Patricia Larsen – Southern District K-12 Health Education Teacher of the Year
Chad Triolet - Southern District Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator of the Year
Chad Triolet - Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Mark Brandenburger - Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Amanda Kinzer - College/University Dance Educator of the Year
Leon Bey - Honor Award
Shay Bolen - Pioneer Award

News

It is now easier than ever to nominate someone for a VAHPERD award, Board Position or even to submit a presentation for the upcoming Convention. Click the links below to fill out a short, easy form that you can submit on-line!

Convention Exhibits Registration

Presentation Proposal

Award Nominations

Board Nominations

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