KAHPERD presenting daily video physical activity lessons
A task force from the Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD) is presenting daily mini-lessons from the SHAPE America daily activity calendar for students utilizing non-traditional instruction.
Three schools to get fitness centers as part of National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness...
With a goal of ending childhood obesity, Gov. Andy Beshear and fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, announced Feb. 3 that Kentucky has been selected for the Councils’s 2020 DON’T QUIT! Campaign.
Two teachers earn SHAPE America regional recognition
Two Kentucky teachers have been named 2020 District Teachers of the Year by SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators.
KAHPERD recognizes teachers with annual awards
Seven teachers received annual awards from the Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at its fall conference in October.
Bullitt school earns recognition from Special Olympics
Bullitt East High School (Bullitt County) has been recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School and as a national banner recipient by Special Olympics. Bullitt East is the only Kentucky school in the 2019 class of National Banner Unified Champion Schools and one of three in Kentucky to achieve this recognition.
Revised Health Education, P.E. standards documents for 2019-2020 available
After undergoing a rigorous revision process that began in 2017, revised standards for health education and physical education have been adopted into law.
Supporting students, teachers and health education through ESSA
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is transforming opportunities in health and physical education. We are moving away from federal mandates and into an era where local communities can step forward and create powerful, locally relevant programs in health and physical education.
Physical education beyond the gym
National Middle School PE Teacher of the Year finalist Angela Stark teaches her Fayette County students the skills they need to live a healthy life.
Registration open for KAHPERD’s annual conference
The 2017 Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance’s annual convention will be Nov. 12-14 at the Embassy Suites, Lexington.
Kentucky’s Healthiest Schools recognized
Thirteen Kentucky schools were recognized as America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, an organization that empowers children to develop lifelong, healthy habits.
