What is oahperd?

OAHPERD Vision Statement Mission Statement Keeping Ohioans healthy and active for a lifetime Mission Statement The Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is committed to keeping Ohioans healthy and active by providing lifelong learning, professional development, leadership, service, and advocacy.

What is OAHPERD? State-affiliate organization with SHAPE America Society of Health and Physical Educators (formerly AAHPERD) Part of the MW District of SHAPE America. First established as main professional organization for fields of physical education, health education, recreation, exercise science, sport management, leisure and tourism.

Professional Development Annual Convention – Kalahari (Sandusky) Always the week after Thanksiving (Wed-Fri) Offers over 100 sessions Pre-convention workshops Summer Institute Occurs every other (odd) year, in June 1-day Workshop for Health & Physical Education Webinars & Clinics “Menu” of PD for school districts

Professional Development Journal Future Focus Electronic peer-reviewed journal E-News Monthly updates, news, resources, reminders, etc. OAHPERD Website Professional Development Opportunities Employment Updates Model Curriculum

Advocacy Federal State Local Support implementation of Federal Legislation ESSA State Health Education Standards Physical Education Waiver/Substitution Elimination Quality Health & Physical Education Local Support local programs

Awards Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart Scholarship Award Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year K-12 Dance Educator of the Year Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Middle/Secondary School Physical Educator of the Year Excellence in Programming Award - Intramurals Health Professional Award of the Year Honor Award Honorary Life Membership Award Meritorious Award Recreation and Leisure Award Scholar Award Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart Scholarship Award Memorial Scholarship Young Professional Award PreK-12 Higher Ed Research Grants Ohio Gold Award Ohio College Association/Women’s Physical Education Society (OCA/WPES) Scholarship

Service Joint Projects Jump Rope & Hoops for Heart

Special Committees and Special Program Coordinators OAHPERD LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE Executive Committee Divisions Standing Committees Adult Development and Learning Health Education Physical Education Sport Sciences Higher Education Dance Recreation Student Leadership Governance and Nominating Editorial Board Awards and Recognition Finance, Investment and Review Public Relations and Advocacy Subcommittees (non-voting) -Constitution and Bylaws Special Committees and Special Program Coordinators WSCC Jump and Hoops for Heart (Co-chairs) Convention ODE/ODH Representative (non-voting) Subcommittees (non-voting) - Teacher of the Year - Memorial Scholarship - Ohio Gold - Honor Awards - Research Grants Special Appointments Diversity Representative (non-voting) Historian (non-voting) Other Liaisons (non-voting) President Elect or Past President Treasurer All Ohio Representative Trustees (3) (non-voting) Executive Director (non-voting) Student Parliamentarian (non-voting) Secretary President WSCC

OAHPERD Structure Executive Board Board of Directors President Past President All-Ohio Representative OR President Elect Secretary Treasurer Trustees (3) Executive Director Executive Assistant Board of Directors 9 Divisions (Chair & Vice-Chair) Dance Adult Development & Learning Health Higher Education Physical Education Recreation Sport Sciences Student Division Whole Child (WSCC)

OAHPERD Structure - Divisions Each division has a chair and holds elections for Vice Chair when needed. Chairs elected for 2 yr. term. Each division has members who choose to participate in the division. Meetings held during convention. Divisions can bring issues to the Executive Board. Each division seeks presenters for the annual convention from members or leaders in their fields. Each division has the opportunity to host a workshop related to division topics.

OAHPERD Structure Standing Committees Share duties for the board. Ex: Awards & Recognition Committee Advocacy & Public Relations Governance & Nominating Social Justice & Diversity. Special Committees AHA Jump Rope for Heart AHA Hoops for Heart Convention Manager Ohio Department of Health Rep. Ohio Department of Education Consultant

OAHPERD Board Meets 4 times per year, in person or teleconference, to complete business of organization. Executive Committee meets separately, typically before the board meetings Convention Committee meets separately via teleconference and in-person (typically in June) to review proposals for convention.

OAHPERD Board All day to day operations conducted by Executive Director and Executive Assistant Governance and other issues or concerns addressed by President and Board. It takes many people to help our organization operate to smoothly!

Goals Looking to increase membership at all levels. Member involvement Student involvement OAHPERD Your Program Outreach to School Administrators, Other School Personnel and those that can help make Ohio healthier & physically active. Advocacy Substitution/Waiver Elimination High School Fitness Health Education Standards HOPE Curriculum We Want You to become Involved at your institution.

Student Involvement Convention Memorial Scholarships and Awards Social Student Showcase Presentation Student Volunteer Social Activities/Games Student Involvement Memorial Scholarships and Awards Social Summer Outing Advocacy Health Standards SHAPE America SpeakOut! Day Professional Development