Welcome to the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation

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We are glad you're here! This is the official Web site of the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR). We offer valuable resources for teaching physical education, physical activity, fitness, exercise, outdoor recreation and adventure, and more!

AAPAR supports faculty, students, teachers, fitness trainers, recreation instructors, and community leaders who promote lifelong and inclusive physical activity and recreation. We believe fitness and fun are for everyone: for ALL ages and abilities.

If you teach, or would like to teach, adapted physical education, aquatics, or outdoor recreation, join us to get trained and certified. Connect with physical education leaders at the school, college, and community levels to share ideas about sport management, exercise science, human kinetics, fitness, and related disciplines. Learn new skills and take advantage of leadership opportunities to take your career to the next level.

Join us… it's never too late to PARticipate!

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Every Body Can! Video Contest Announces Winners

Five winning videos and four runners-up have been selected from thirty entries in our premier video contest. more...

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D.C. Area Boy Wrestles Without Limbs

Check out this inspiring story of an 11-year-old boy who excels at sports with a can-do attitude despite his disability! more...

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New Online Adapted Aquatics Course

Online course allows aquatic instructors to learn the skills, knowledge, and etiquette needed to safely and effectively implement quality adapted aquatic programs. more...

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Promote Snow Sports & Win Prizes!

January is Learn a Snow Sport month. Enter the Winter Feels Good campaign’s 50-for-50 Raffle for a chance to win great prizes: equipment, trips, and more! more...

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AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition

Exciting workshops, informative sessions, fun and games...register for AAHPERD's National Convention! more...

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New Resource for Delivering Physical Education Services to the Disabled

One of best resources on appropriate programming and delivery of physical education services to students with disabilities. more...

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Changes Afoot for AAHPERD?

Should AAPAR and NASPE merge into one association? Should AAHPERD become one unified national organization? Weigh in! more...

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