The Mississippi Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) is a professional organization of
Mississippi educators, administrators, coaches, and young
professionals involved in all
aspects of health, physical education, recreation, and dance.
MSAHPERD is an affiliate of the Southern District of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance (SDAAHPERD) and the American Alliance for
Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).
MAHPERD serves as an advocate for quality programs that
encourage
healthy, physically active lifestyles. This ongoing pursuit of MAHPERD's
mission is facilitated by providing HPERD-related professional development
and networking
opportunities through:
1) Annual MAHPERD State-wide Convention (1st full weekend each
November)
2) Specialty Focused Workshops
3) HPERD Resource Links via the Website
4) Online Newsletter and the MAHPERD Journal
5) Opportunities for Legislative Advocacy
6) Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart. (The JRFH/HFH program can provide money for P.E.
equipment.)
AAHPERD