New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

MISSION STATEMENT NJAHPERD is dedicated to advancing quality health education, physical education, recreation, dance education, and athletics through professional development, programming, advocacy, and collegial exchange. The Association promotes responsibility and development of healthy active lifestyles for New Jersey’s students, educators and community members. Membership is open to 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. VISION Healthy New Jersey, Physically Educated and Physically Active! STRATEGIC GOALS Professional Excellence Ensure health and physical literacy for every student through the application of research and best practices. Advocacy Engage in outreach to stakeholders to promote quality health education, physical education and physical activity. Organizational Effectiveness Develop a sustainable, diverse rganization whose membership is dedicated to the NJAHPERD mission.