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HAHPERD VISION

Inspire people and communities in Hawaii to embrace and embody healthy and active lifestyles.

HAHPERD MISSION

To promote, advocate, and advance professional practices and healthy lifestyles through quality education for all populations.

HAHPERD PURPOSE

HAHPERD fulfills its mission by:

  1. Promoting excellence in health, physical education, recreation, dance, and physical activity. 

  2. Supporting professional learning, leadership development, and lifelong growth among educators, practitioners, and future professionals.

  3. Advocating for policies, programs, and resources that improve the health and well-being of Hawaiʻi's schools and communities.

  4. Encouraging research, innovation, and the dissemination of evidence-informed practices.

  5. Building partnerships among schools, institutions of higher education, community organizations, and governmental agencies.

  6. Recognizing and celebrating excellence, leadership, and service within the profession.

HAHPERD GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  1. Embracing the cultural values of Hawai‘i and the people who call Hawai‘i home;
  2. Promoting and advancing healthful lifestyles through quality education for all populations;
  3. Providing leadership to school, community, and statewide programs related to health, physical education, recreation, dance, and physical activity;
  4. Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all individuals, regardless of age, ability, gender, or background;
  5. Advocating for policies and resources that support the goals of health and wellness at the local, state, and national levels; and
  6. Promoting professional growth and development among educators and practitioners in the field.


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