To be the leading advocate in the state of Kansas in promoting healthy, active lifestyles.
KAHPERD Mission
KAHPERD members seek to promote and advocate for health, active Kansans.
As one of the oldest professional associations in Kansas, KAHPERD is dedicated to the advancement of professional practice, research and education within the fields of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. KAHPERD supports, promotes, advocates, develops and creates:
Professional growth and development opportunities for professional members.
Research and scholarship that advances the body of knowledge in the professional areas.
Public understanding of the need for quality programs in the professional fields of study
Policy changes that support health initiatives in the state of Kansas.
KAHPERD Members can benefit from joining both KAHPERD and AAHPERD at a reduced price. The application for this special members can be downloaded by clicking the link below.
Vicki Worrell, Executive Director of KAHPERD, was elected as the national AAHPERD President-Elect at the AAHPERD National Convention in Tampa, FL. KAHPERD is very proud of having one of its own as the next president of our national organization. Way to go Vicki!
Upcoming Professional Activities
KAHPERD members have many opportunities to participate in professional activities at the state, regional and national level. The upcoming events include: