Association history dates back to 1895 and is credited as the first state association recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Physical Education. Membership of OAHPERD includes professional educators in Pre-K through higher education. The Association is led by a 28-member Board of Trustees and its current President, Pamela Bechtel. The Association is served by an Executive Director in Columbus, Ohio. OAHPERD DIVISIONS Health DivisionSports Science Division Higher Education DivisionDance Division Physical Education Division Adult Development and Learning Division Recreation DivisionStudent Division

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. Vision Statement Keeping Ohioans healthy and active for a lifetime

Conduct, Coordinate or Co-sponsor  Conventions  Clinics  Workshops Develop, Publish & Deliver  Future Focus & Newsline  ohahperd.org  ohahperd.wordpress.com  Blast

Facilitate Legislative Advocacy  Standards  Partnerships  Advocacy Committee

Collaborate with Professional Organizations  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance  American Heart Association  Ohio Department of Education  Action For Healthy Kids Council  Other like minded organizations

Recognize Outstanding Professionals  Teacher of the Year  Ohio Gold  Honor & Service Awards  Grants & Scholarships

How to Become Involved  Join OAHPERD  Attend Convention, Workshops, Clinics  Complete Interest Form

OAHPERD LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE Executive Committee Divisions Standing Committees Adult Development and Learning Health Education Physical Education Sport Sciences Higher Education DanceRecreation 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 Membership Jump and Hoops for Heart (Co-chairs) Convention ODE 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 Student Liaison(s) President

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