Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

09/03/2026

OAHPERD is seeking nominations for Teacher of the Year and the other awards shown below. The recipient of the awards will be honored at the annual state convention. To initiate the awards process, go to https://www.ohahperd.org/awards-grants-scholarships, click the award you would like to nominate someone for and complete the online application form for consideration. Please reach out to Stacey Slackford-Barnes with any questions at [email protected] or [email protected]. The deadline for nominations is September 15, 2026.

08/25/2026

We’re excited to announce the theme for the 2026 OAHPERD State Convention:

🏆 Team Up with OAHPERD 🏆

When we work together, we make a bigger impact for our students, our schools, and our profession!

Get ready to connect and collaborate at !

08/14/2026

Convention Proposals Still Being Accepted ⏰

Have an idea, concept, or game you would like to share with others at the 2026 OAHPERD State Convention?

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TODAY! We have extended the deadline and are still accepting convention presentation proposals for !

Click here for more info:
https://aom.formstack.com/forms/2026_oahperd_call_for_proposals

08/13/2026

Provide your school with a FREE ready-to-use program that energizes PE classes, teaches fundamental bat-and-ball skills, and fosters teamwork and confidence in every student!

08/13/2026

Get ready, OAHPERD! 🔥

Mark Housel is going to bring ENERGY and INSPIRATION to the 2026 OAHPERD Convention as the KEYNOTE SPEAKER!

Mark Housel is a Dad, Husband, teacher, adjunct professor at Monmouth University, and author of the book, What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?. He is a National Teacher Keynote and Workshop Presenter. He was named the 2020 NJ Elementary TOY and 2023 SHAPE America Eastern District TOY. (This made him one of 5 finalists for the National PE Teacher of the Year) He is also the proud owner of Housel Fun & Fitness. He retired in 2024 after being a teacher in NJ for the past 25+ years. He has a Bachelor’s in Health and Physical Education and a Masters in Education. He also wrote two children’s books as well.

You won’t want to miss !

2026 OAHPERD Convention
December 2-4, 2026
Kalahari Convention Center
Sandusky, Ohio

Registration and more info coming soon!

08/11/2026

✨ BACK TO SCHOOL TIME! ✨

Tell us in the comments what school you will be working at this year and how many years you’ve been teaching!

Let’s celebrate the experience, dedication, and excitement that our Health and PE teachers bring to every new school year!

Here’s to a great year ahead! ❤️

08/08/2026

Great Tips for Building a Community in Health Education from OAHPERD Member and Tallmadge City Schools Health Teacher, Matt Hagedorn! 👏

For a long time, a lot of us treated community building as the thing you did before the real teaching started. I don’t believe that anymore. Especially not in a nine-week health education class.…

07/22/2026

New Format For 😀

Take a moment to review the schedule-at-a-glance to see how the shift in scheduling gives you maximum flexibility while minimizing time away from your students:

Wednesday is now Leadership & Connections Day;
Thursday through Saturday are full convention days;
The Expo Hall will be open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

This streamlined schedule provide greater flexibility while making it easier to attend the national convention.

Learn more: https://shapeamerica.org/convention/schedule-at-a-glance/

07/08/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR PROPOSALS 🚨

Click here for more info:
https://aom.formstack.com/forms/2026_oahperd_call_for_proposals

🚨 CALL FOR PROPOSALS CLOSING SOON 🚨

OAHPERD is looking for presenters for the 2026 State Convention that will be held December 2-4 at the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio! Proposals are due by July 10, 2026.

Click here for more info:
https://aom.formstack.com/forms/2026_oahperd_call_for_proposals

07/01/2026

🚨 CALL FOR PROPOSALS CLOSING SOON 🚨

OAHPERD is looking for presenters for the 2026 State Convention that will be held December 2-4 at the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio! Proposals are due by July 10, 2026.

Click here for more info:
https://aom.formstack.com/forms/2026_oahperd_call_for_proposals