MEMBERSHIP IN KAHPERD
Your membership in KAHPERD provides you access to resources and services to meet the demands of your profession. As an organization dedicated to promoting healthy and active students and citizens, we cater to needs of Health teachers, Physical Education teachers, Recreation and Intramural directors, Dance teachers and Sport and Coach Professionals. The benefits of membership include:
$1,000,000 in Liability Insurance
- Coverage includes during class, coaching, or any activity related to your profession
- Click this link to read the “fine print”
Grant Opportunities
- College and university students can write grants for up to $2000 for projects
- Professionals can apply for grants for up to $1000
- Links to grants offered at the national level and mentors to help you write them
Newsletters published 3 times a year
- Great articles submitted by your state and national colleagues
- Important information about the changes in our profession and the latest research
Conventions and Workshops
- Fall Convention in late October/early November each year with dozens of presenters
- Winter Workshop in February over a key topic or area of interest
Leadership Development
- Join a committee and become a leader in the KAHPERD organization
- Apply to present at the Convention or Workshop
- Volunteer to serve as a mentor for young professionals, grant writing, Jump Rope for Heart events or Hoops for Heart events
Awards and Recognition
- Nominate a colleague to honor their hard work and contributions as a professional
- Nominate an administrator that is supportive of you and our profession
- Get nominated for your service to the profession as a student, teacher, or coordinator
- Apply to showcase your school as a Model School
Connect with other state professionals
- Collaborate with professionals and students around the state at Convention
- Create connections with schools to share resources and build programs
Advocacy Resources
- Articles, Tweet#, important websites, access to information are just a click away on our website
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Membership Prices:
Professional Membership (applies to all professionals in a teaching or administrative role):
One year: $45.00
Five years: $170.00
Ten years: $310.00
Lifetime: $540.00
Student Membership (applies to all undergraduate and graduate students): $15.00 per year
Retirees (applies to any former professional no longer in a teaching or administrative role): $10.00 per year