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Welcome to the Maryland Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Our vision is to become a leading organization which promotes and supports healthier, more creative and active Maryland citizens by advocating and promoting personal wellness and healthier lifestyles through educational and community programs.

We offer Professional Development, Regional Workshops, Grants, Scholarships, Conventions, and much more!

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The 2012 AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition

Join us March 13-17 in Boston at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center to experience educationally rewarding sessions, renew old friendships, and forge new relationships with colleagues from across the country.

Here's a link for more information and registration


February is Heart Month

View CDC's resources on heart health:

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HeartMonth/

Check out some videos and animations from American Heart Association

http://newsroom.heart.org/pr/aha/electronic.aspx?id=37703&ncid=37515

 

National Girls and Women in Sports Day- February 1st

"Title IX at 40: In it for the Long Run"

"Despite the stunning advances made in the 40 years since Title IX was enacted, high school girls still receive 1.3 million fewer participation opportunities than do boys, and evidence suggests that the money spent on girls' sports programs lags significantly behind the money spent on boys' programs."

Find out more about this day and how you can sponsor an event at

http://www.aahperd.org/nagws/programs/ngwsd/



Wear RED on February 3rd

More women die of cardiovascular disease than from the next four causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. Wear red on February 3rd and visit http://www.goredforwomen.org/ for more information.