AAHPERD? What’s that? Well, it’s the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, since you ask. AAHPERD’s mission is “To promote and support leadership, research, education, and best practice in the professions that support creative, healthy, and active lifestyles”. AAHPERD envisions a society in which all individuals enjoy an optimal quality of life through appreciation of and participation in an active and creative, health-promoting lifestyle. Topics that came up for discussion at the show included physical education, health education, kinesiology (that’s all that biomechanics and motor development stuff), sport, dance and recreational activities of every type. Oh, and don’t even THINK about sitting on the sidelines and not getting involved. C’mon, on your feet everyone…