Membership
Membership is open to dance education teachers, health education teachers, physical education teachers, college/university faculty, future professionals, retirees, coaches, recreation professionals, individuals and organizations who share our mission. Members are encouraged to take active roles in NJAHPERD through leadership and volunteer positions in our organization.
Membership Categories
- Professionals: are individuals engaged in the teaching of health education, physical education, recreation, or dance.
- Future Professionals (Undergraduates and Graduates): are those students attending colleges or universities and preparing for a profession in health, safety, physical education, physical activity, athletics, recreation, dance, and related fields.
- Retirees: include any person who met the criteria for professional membership and is now retired as defined by the New Jersey State Retirement System.
Why Join NJAHPERD?
- Networking with Fellow Educators.
- Broaden Your Knowledge.
- Access to Resources.
- Reignite Your Passion.
- Professional Growth Development.
- Leadership Skill Improvement and Practice.
- Opportunities for Research.
- Stay Abreast of Current Trends and Issues.
- Access to Grants and Awards.
- Stay Inspired and Stay Motivated.
- And More…
MEMBER BENEFITS
Be an Expert... Be an Advocate... Be a Leader!
NJAHPERD gives you access to a full spectrum of resources and services
to assist you in meeting the demands of the profession and to help you excel in your teaching.
Advocacy
Advocacy is the practice of exercising critical thinking and leadership to help advance our profession as a whole. As advocates we support our students by speaking up about what they want and need to make life and learning optimal for each of them.
NJAHPERD leadership organizes advocacy initiatives with the New Jersey Department of Education, our Legislative Representatives, the Governor, and other likeminded organizations.
Grants
NJAHPERD's goal is to support quality program development in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in New Jersey's Pre-K - 12 Schools, Colleges, and Universities.

The mini-grant provides financial assistance up to $1000 for new program implementation or to expand/enhance an existing program.
Please click a link below to download application:
Jacqueline E. Malaska Mini-Grant Application
Jacqueline E. Malaska Mini-Grant Assessment Rubric
Jacqueline E. Malaska Mini-Grant Budget Template
Jacqueline E. Malaska Mini-Grant Recipients
Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities
Join the NJAHPERD Executive Board to help provide direction and vision, motivate and inspire others to achieve the organization's goals, and to create an environment conducive to success by promoting communication and collaboration among the leadership team.
Available Leadership Positions
**If interested, please send resume and area of interest/desired position to the NJAHPERD Executive Director njahperdexecutivedirector@gmail.com
Professional Development
Effective professional development enables educators to develop the knowledge and skills they need to address students' learning challenges.
Professional development:
- Sets you up for success.
- Expands your knowledge base.
- Builds confidence.
- Helps you set and achieve your goals.
- Contributes to you becoming more effective in your teaching.
MEMBER LEVELS
Professional
Member
$65 Annually
These are individuals engaged in the teaching of health education, physical education, recreation, or dance.
Future Professional
Member
$10 Annually
These are students currently enrolled in a full-time professional program of study in health education, physical education, recreation, or dance.
Retired
Member
$20 Annually
These are individuals who met the criteria for professional membership and are now retired as defined by the New Jersey State Retirement System.