Welcome to CAHPERD

If you believe in the importance of your profession to the education of the whole child, the need to support and engage future professionals, the need to keep informing legislators and administrators of the value of our professions in health, physical education, recreation, and dance, and if you want a variety of professional development opportunities that will provide for continued learning, then join the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance!

Save the Dates!


November 10-12, 2022
San Jose Marriott

Would you like to share your knowledge at the 51st NAPEC? Be a Presenter!

Call for Presenters
Click the link above to fill out the google form if you are interested in presenting.

Interested Exhibitors: Please reach out to Bruce Davey- [email protected] for more
information on sponsorships and exhibiting. 




The 2023 State Conference
will be held
March 9th - 11th at the
Hyatt Santa Clara & Convention Center
5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054

CAHPERD invites presenters to consider submissions on diverse topics and grade levels that may include, but not limited to the following categories:

  • Health Education (comprehensive sexual health education, mental health education, nutrition education, skills-based health education, and current trends of substance use among youth, including Fentanyl)
  • Physical Activity (dance, before/after school programming, coaching, sports, recreation, adventure education, and athletics)
  • Physical Education (adapted physical education, standards-based physical education, assessment and grading practices, engagement strategies, inclusion in general physical education, and Universal Design for Learning)
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (social justice issues, meeting the needs of youth with intersectional identities, LGBTQIA+, trauma-informed education, and critical race studies)
  • Professional Learning (collaborating with community-based organizations and local health departments, advocacy efforts, methods to highlight programs, the use of technology to enhance curricula, and other engagement strategies across the education sector)

Please click on the link to access the Electronic Proposal Form, or paste the following URL into your browser:  https://forms.gle/5Sma1XZHGgZGmJKU8

Be sure to review the Guidelines for Presenters prior to completing the form. Submission of a proposal indicates that you have read and agree to all terms outlined in those guidelines. 


US Games is a proud sponsor

of CAHPERD's Teachers of the Year


  

As a part of the continuing CORE (CAHPERD Online Resource Events) series that began this summer, we are excited to offer several virtual presentations on the latest topics surrounding Health and Physical Education instruction today.  CAHPERD has assembled the best of the best in our field to help you before school begins! These workshops are FREE! Don't miss out! 


Core Session Descriptions  

YouTube Video link

Biographical Statements of Presenters (PDF)  

 (More Sessions will be announced soon!)
 Click here to register via Google Forms

To see replays of all CORE Series Presentations:
CORE Series Webinar Replays
 



Health Moves Minds

Across the country, today’s children and adolescents — at all grade levels — do not get enough physical activity, and are struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Understanding these challenges, promoting an active school environment, and teaching children how to cope with stress, bullying, and societal pressures can make all the difference.

The health. moves. minds.™ program brings the lessons, activities, and community-building ideas that can help kids live their best lives.

Find out more 

Membership Benefits

As a CAHPERD member, you will:

  • Be entitled to discounted fees for all Association sponsored workshops, conferences and professional development opportunities.
  • Receive all publications, including the e-Journal and the e-Newsletter.
  • Have a voice in legislative and policy matters.
  • Receive all services of the Association, rendered through officers, committees and staff.
  • Be eligible to serve and vote for a variety of leadership roles.
  • We are continually striving to increase and improve member benefits, including negotiated partnerships with companies that provide industry-related goods and services. Look for more information about these offerings in the near future.

We are continually striving to increase and improve member benefits, including negotiated partnerships with companies that provide industry-related goods and services. Look for more information about these offerings in the near future.

Become a Member      Renew a Membership

Membership Brochure

CAHPERD Publications

The Journal, published twice a year, contains peer-reviewed articles of relevance to the HPERD disciplines, and information for application to professional practice or performance.  For information about the peer-review process, click on Submit an Article below.

The Newsletter is published more frequently, in a format that informs readers of current issues, upcoming events, legislative actions, professional interest stories and news about individual members.

Journal Archives 

Newsletter

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