New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and DanceThe New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYS AHPERD) is a professional organization composed primarily of: Teachers of Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Agency, Community, and Worksite Health Professionals; Youth Coaches, and, Future Professionals who are interested enough in promoting, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in the Kindergarten through Higher Education settings, throughout New York State.