NASPE Director of Physical Activity (DPA) Certification Program

Let's Move in School Webinar - Director of Physical Activity Certification

When? Wednesday, April 11th from 1:00-1:45pm EDT

What? Learn more about the DPA program and hear from schools that have completed the DPA workshop.

Cost? FREE!

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The purpose of this training is to add value to the role of the physical education teacher, by identifying him/her as the expert in the educational setting, who will facilitate implementation of the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) model. Specifically, teachers will develop the skills necessary for providing (a) quality physical education, (b) staff involvement, (c) physical activity during school, (d) physical activity before and after school, and (e) family and community involvement.

Training participants will be required to submit pre-registration materials, participate in an interactive 6-hour workshop, complete an online certification exam, and utilize online materials to implement at least one component from the CSPAP model. Upon completion of this certification process, the C-DPA will be able to: 

• Implement the CSPAP model
• Understand physical activity from a public health perspective
• Enhance the existing physical education program
• Coordinate physical activity opportunities across the curriculum
• Advocate for physical activity programming 
• Effectively communicate and market physical activity programming 
• Foster community collaborations
• Plan physical activity events for students, staff, and families
• Train other adults to provide and supervise physical activity opportunities

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Cost

The certification program is $300 per person. There must be a minimum of 15 participants to hold a workshop and is capped at 40 participants.

The non-certification option is a flat fee of $2,800. This workshop is also for a maximum of 40 participants.