CAHPERD — California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
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Championing active, healthy lives across California.

CAHPERD unites educators, advocates, and practitioners in health, physical education, recreation, and dance — empowering every Californian, from classroom to community, to move, learn, and thrive.

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95+
Years Advocating
2K+
Members Statewide
53
NAPEC Conferences
11
Council Sections
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Educators and students engaged in physical education activities
1930
Founded as California's voice for HPERD professionals
Who We Are

A non-profit voice for health, movement, and learning — built by educators, for educators.

Founded in 1930, the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is a 501(c)(3) voluntary membership corporation. We promote the organizing and progress of school, community, and statewide programs that put healthful living at the center of California's classrooms.

Governed by our members through councils and geographic representation, we are powered by the people who teach, coach, lead, and inspire every day.

Advocate
Speaking up for quality HPERD policy with legislators and leaders.
Educate
Annual conferences, journals, and PD that move the profession forward.
Connect
A statewide network of educators, students, and partners.
Inspire
Awards, scholarships, and recognition for outstanding professionals.
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What We Do

Programs & services for every HPERD professional.

From the nationally recognized NAPEC conference to peer-reviewed publications, we deliver the resources, training, and community to help you teach with confidence.

Flagship Event

State & Joint Conferences

The largest gathering of PE, Health, Recreation, and Dance professionals in California — with hands-on sessions, workshops, and CEUs.

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National

NAPEC — Adapted PE

The National Adapted Physical Education Conference — 53+ years of leadership in inclusive, equitable movement education.

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Peer-Reviewed

CAHPERD Journal

Open-access scholarship from California's leading kinesiology and education faculty — research, program spotlights, and practice.

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Online

Core PD Library

A growing video series of professional development for distance and in-person Physical Education instruction.

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Recognition

Awards & Scholarships

Honoring outstanding educators, future professionals, and lifetime contributors to California's HPERD community.

Award programs
Leadership

Councils & Sections

From Adapted PE to Dance, Recreation, and Secondary PE — join a council that fits your specialty and shape the field.

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Membership

Your profession is what you make it. Make it bigger.

When you join CAHPERD, you join a powerful voice for quality health and physical education across California. Your membership funds advocacy, professional development, and the future of our field.

  • Discounted rates for all conferences & workshops
  • Subscription to the CAHPERD Journal
  • Monthly newsletter & legislative updates
  • Council membership & leadership opportunities
  • Eligibility for awards & scholarships
  • A voice in shaping HPERD policy in California
Annual Membership

Three ways to participate

Professional $89/year
Retired $44.50/year
Student $20/year
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Memberships are non-refundable. Brochure available for download.

Upcoming

Conferences & events on the horizon.

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Feb 24–27, 2027 Town and Country Resort, San Diego

CAHPERD 2027 State Conference

Join the largest gathering of California PE, Health, Recreation, and Dance professionals. Hands-on workshops, keynote speakers, CEUs, and the connections that define our field.

Oct 22–24, 2026

NAPEC 54

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport · National Adapted PE Conference

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Year-round

Regional Workshops

CPR/AED · Self-Defense · CEU-eligible PD across California

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Open Call

Present at CAHPERD 27

Share your work — up to 2 presentations per presenter accepted.

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Past Events

2025 Joint Conference

Pasadena Convention Center · April 30–May 3, 2025 · Recap & resources

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Latest News

Stories, research, and updates from the field.

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Journal · Fall 2025

Peer-Reviewed: Secondary Peer Buddy Programs in PE

New research from Bittner, Young, Fernandez, and Givenrod explores how peer-buddy models transform inclusion in secondary physical education.

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Legislative Update

Advocating for HPERD in Sacramento — 2026 Priorities

Where CAHPERD stands on the latest education bills affecting physical education, health, and adapted PE programs across California.

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Announcement

2025–2026 CAHPERD Leadership Announced

Welcome President Marci Pope, President-Elect David Daum, and the new Board of Directors leading the association into our next chapter.

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95+
Years championing quality HPERD in California
2,000+
Active members from K–12, higher ed, and community
11
Council sections representing every HPERD discipline
53
NAPEC conferences — the nation's longest-running APE event
Voices from the Field

What members say about CAHPERD.

CAHPERD has been the bedrock of my professional growth. From my first conference as a student to leading a council today, this community has shaped how I teach, advocate, and inspire the next generation.

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Marci Pope
President, CAHPERD · K–12 PE Educator

The annual conference is unmatched. Three days of practical workshops, fresh research, and conversations with colleagues who care just as deeply about kids and movement as I do. I leave energized every single year.

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Dr. David Daum
Department of Kinesiology · San Jose State University
Affiliated with national and statewide leaders in health & education

Join a movement 95 years in the making.

Whether you're a teacher, student, administrator, or champion of healthy living — there's a place for you at CAHPERD. Let's build the future of health and physical education in California, together.

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