OAHPERD 101

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 DIVISIONSHealth Division Sports Science Division

Higher Education Division

Dance Division

Physical Education Division

Adult Development and Learning Division

Recreation Division Student Division

Mission StatementThe 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 StatementKeeping Ohioans healthy and active for a

lifetime

Conduct, Coordinate or Co-sponsor Conventions Clinics Workshops

Promote Professional Development

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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

SportSciences

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

MembershipJump and

Hoops for Heart (Co-chairs)

ConventionODE

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)

OtherLiaisons

(non-voting)

President Elect or Past President

Treasurer

All Ohio Representative

Trustees (3) (non-voting)

Executive Director (non-voting)

Student

Parliamentarian

(non-voting)

Secretary

StudentLiaison(s)

President

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