The General division of TAHPERD consists of the following sections: Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart, Technology, Ethnic/Minority, and K-12 Administrators. The purpose of this division is to provide instructional support for quality programming by:

>> addressing the unique contributions of each section within the division
>> collaborating with sections in other TAHPERD divisions

CLICK HERE for Division VP's.


K-12 Administrators Section
The goal of this section is:

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Offer quality K-12 administrative presentation and work sessions

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Provide networking opportunities

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Develop leadership skills

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Mentor aspiring new K-12 administrators

CLICK HERE for Section Officers.


Ethnic Minority Section
The goal of this section is to:

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Promote diversity and inclusion in all TAHPERD activities

>> Provide quality programs for teaching students of diverse backgrounds (e.g., age, culture, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic class, religion).
>> Promote TAHPERD involvement among professionals of diverse backgrounds

CLICK HERE for Section Officers.


Jump Rope for Heart Section
The goal of the this section, in conjuction with the JRFH & HFH Committee, is to work with the American Heart Association staff for Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs to:

>> Develop strategies to improve schools' participation in these programs
>> Create the program for the JRFH & HFH Gala during the TAHPERD Convention
>> Create and/or present programs at the TAHPERD Convention and Summer Conference on JRFH & HFH programs
>> Work with the TAHPERD leadership to develop recognition and incentives to increase the participation of teachers in the JRFH & HFH programs.

CLICK HERE for Section Officers.

>> Local Youth Market Directors
>> The AAHPERD-AHA Partnership
>> Texas JRFH Demo Teams


Technology Section
The goal of this section is to:

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Provide quality instructional technology programs to all HPERD members

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Promote the use of different forms of technology to enhance instruction in K-12 settings

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Collaborate and co-sponsor presentations with each TAHPERD division during summer conference and annual convention


CLICK HERE for Section Officers.




Your Local Youth Market Directors

For information about Jump Rope for Heart or
Hoops for Heart, contact the representative
closest to where you live.

>> Local Youth Market Directors


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