Vision

To be the leading advocate in the state of Kansas in promoting healthy, active lifestyles.

KAHPERD Mission

KAHPERD members seek to promote and advocate for health, active Kansans.


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Upcoming Professional Activities

KAHPERD members have many opportunities to participate in professional activities at the state, regional and national level. The upcoming events include:

  1. Winter Workshop - in Olathe, KS
  2. Pipeline Workshop on Instructional Strategies at Fort Hays State University.
  3. Central District Convention in Rochester, MN.
  4. AAHPERD Convention in Tampa, FL.

KAHPERD in Action


As one of the oldest professional associations in Kansas, KAHPERD is dedicated to the advancement of professional practice, research and education within the fields of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. KAHPERD supports, promotes, advocates, develops and creates:

  1. Professional growth and development opportunities for professional members.
  2. Research and scholarship that advances the body of knowledge in the professional areas.
  3. Public understanding of the need for quality programs in the professional fields of study
  4. Policy changes that support health initiatives in the state of Kansas.