American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - AAHPERD

Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year  

The Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award recognizes the exemplary performance and professional contributions of preK-12 adapted physical education teachers. 

Qualifications

• Has had a minimum of five years teaching experience at the level of application: K-5 for elementary award, 6-8 for middle school award, 9-12 for secondary school award and K-12 for adapted award;
• Serves as a positive role model epitomizing personal health and fitness, enjoyment of activity, sportsmanship, and sensitivity of the needs of students;
• Utilizes various teaching methodologies and plans innovative learning experiences to meet individual student needs;
• Conducts a balanced and sequential curriculum that reflects an understanding of child growth and development;
• Assumes responsibility for his/her professional growth;
• Evidences commitment to the education profession by having served on state/regional/national committees and/or having presented workshops or programs at these levels; and
• Is a current member of AAHPERD

See the application form on the Web site for the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation: http://www.aahperd.org/aapar/people/councils/APACcouncilawards.cfm

 

Deadline for Nominations: October 15

 

Send completed application packet to:

Judy Young
Vice President for Programs
AAHPERD
1900 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191