There are three ways to join or renew your NJAHPERD membership:

 

 

 

ANNUAL CONVENTION - Reduced registration fee for members. Over 100 quality program sessions on professional practices and updates.

Professional Development Hours awarded. Provider # 308
 
WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES- Discounted Rates for the Adapted Conference, Hands On Health Conference, Future Professionals Workshops as well as NJAHPERD/FlagHouse sponsored workshops.

 

GRANTS Members are eligible to apply for Mini-grants and Professional Development Grants sponsored by NJAHPERD.
 
PUBLICATIONS

FYI* - Advocacy News
Mailed in summer, fall, and spring to keep members informed of current events, news, and updates. Past issues are available online.

REPORTER* published once a year, focuses on a relevant professional theme.

LEADERSHIP and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - NJAHPERD structure provides leadership opportunities in elected positions and committees. Student leadership opportunities exist in elected positions and workshop organization.  American Heart Association's Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart Coordinator opportunities.

 

POLITICAL ACTIVITY AND ADVOCACY - Lobbyist to keep the Executive Board informed of critical issues that affect our profession and the students we teach and provide guidance in the legislative process.  Provides position papers on Comprehensive School Health Education, Quality Physical Education, Recess and Option II. serves as a resources for questions and concerns.

NATIONAL and STATE AFFILIATION - NJAHPERD is an affiliate of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) and NJEA

National and District Conferences are provided each year for AAHPERD Members. NJAHPERD sponsors many workshop sessions at the NJEA Convention.

 

AWARDS PROGRAM  - Members are recognized for professional excellence through various awards. Included are the Honor Award, Distinguished  Leadership, Professional Achievement, Outstanding Elementary, Middle, High School and College/University and Adapted Teacher of the Year, Healthy Student Lifestyle Award, and Exemplary High School Award.

 

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES List serve and Yahoo groups- Members enjoy access to the association's group pages.