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Dear Attendees,
On behalf of the Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (KAHPERD), welcome to the 2025 KAHPERD Convention at Fort Hays State University! We’re thrilled to have you join us for two exciting days of professional development, collaboration, and celebration of health, physical education, recreation, and dance across Kansas.
This year’s convention features over 100 sessions spanning K–12 Physical Education, Health, Coaching, Adapted PE, and Sport Science. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, learn from state and national experts, and gain fresh ideas to take back to your schools and programs.
📱 Convention Schedule
We’re using Sched as our official convention scheduling app!
Sched allows you to view the complete lineup, read session descriptions, create your personal agenda, and receive real-time updates throughout the event.
Access the Schedule:
- Sched Link: Click here to get to Sched
- Google Sheets Version: Click here to view the full schedule
🎉 Special Events & Highlights
- Pre-Conference Workshop: Presented by USTA Missouri Valley, offering hands-on learning in tennis and physical literacy.
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President and Founder of Sports Management Worldwide, is a veteran educator, coach, and sports industry leader with over 40 years of experience in athletic administration and professional development.
- Featured Guest Speaker: Ben Holden, author of Wanna Teach PE
- Guest Presenter: Scott Williams, bringing innovative insights into teaching, leadership, and coaching.
- Thursday Night Awards & Social: Awards Sponsored by Open Physed - US Games-Heath Smart. Social Sponsored by Special Olympics Kansas and hosted at the historic Fox Theatre in downtown Hays — an evening of recognition, food, music, and celebration!
- 🚌 Transportation: Complimentary buses will provide round-trip transportation to and from the convention hotels and the Fox Theatre for Thursday’s Awards and Social.
- Exhibitor Hall: Explore a wide range of vendors showcasing the latest in PE, health, and recreation equipment, curriculum tools, and resources.
- Door Prize Drawing: Stay for the closing session — you must be present to win exciting prizes!
💪 Stay Active During the Convention
You can work out for FREE at the Tiger Fitness Center, located in Cunningham Hall.
- Hours: Wednesday–Thursday, 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday, 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Access: Check in by showing your KAHPERD Convention Name Tag and completing the waiver form using the QR code on the attached flyer.
🚗 Event Information
- Location: Fort Hays State University – Cunningham Hall and Gross Memorial Coliseum
- Parking: Free parking is available in lots surrounding the facility. Signs and Volunteers will direct you. (Fort Hays State University Parking Map Attached)
- Check-In: Registration and name badge pick-up will be located just inside Gate 1
💜 Thank You
We extend heartfelt thanks to all presenters, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees who make this event possible. KAHPERD continues to grow and thrive because of your passion for supporting active, healthy lifestyles for all Kansans.
We hope this year’s convention leaves you inspired, recharged, and connected to a community of educators who believe in the power of movement, inclusion, and lifelong wellness.
Thank you for being part of KAHPERD — let’s make the 2025 Convention our best yet!
With appreciation,
Mark Ellner
KAHPERD Convention Manager
Kansas State University
Shop KAHPERD Merchandise
Dear KAHPERD Members,
The KAHPERD Online Store is now open!
This year’s store features apparel with our new KAHPERD logo, along with special convention shirts for 2025. A variety of items are available, and you can choose to have your order shipped directly to you or pick it up in person at the KAHPERD Convention on November 6 at Fort Hays State University.
Don’t wait—orders must be placed before the store closes on Sunday, October 19.
Earn Graduate Credit
KAHPERD is partnered with Wichita State University to offer graduate credit for attending the conference and completing an assignment about what you learned at the conference. If you are interested in earning graduate credit, then you have to attend the conference, complete the process to be enrolled in the graduate course after the completion of the conference and submit the post-conference assignments. Each graduate credit is $65 (2 credits = $130). The assignment connected to the class involves writing a 500 word reflection for each session attended (12 minimum) and how it would be applied to their classroom, what they would change, and any implementation/application of new knowledge learned. Exact registration details will be provided at the conference.
2025 Schedule
Hi all, here is the current schedule for the 2025 KAHPERD Convention. The exact scheduling for each day will be coming soon. This schedule might change as things change. So, check back on it as we get closer to the event.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18ZW2P_eXeXOenE9U4IlEfmdOUseG_vYx1fDaLjZilUE/edit?usp=sharing
Pre-Conference Information
You can sign up for the pre-conference when you register for the convention.
We Need Presenters
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