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!
Leisure Position Paper
AAPAR’s new Leisure Education in the Schools position paper delivers a clear message: Leisure education is invaluable in helping children and teenagers lead healthy and satisfying lives. more...
Mark Fenton - AAPAR Keynoter at 2012 Convention
Meet Mark Fenton, a walking and cycling advocate, former host of PBS “America’s Walking” series; Tufts University professor, and author of several books on walking, exercise science, physical activity promotion, and community health intervention. more...
12th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium
AAPAR’s Measurement & Evaluation Council is pleased to announce that the 12th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium taking place at the AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition in Boston, March 13, 2012. more...
National Standards for Out of School Time Released
In alignment with the National Physical Activity Plan and its implementation initiative, Make the Move, new National Standards for Out-of-School Time have been adopted by the National Afterschool Association. more...
