The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is an organization of professionals supporting and assisting any professional involved in physical education, recreation, fitness, sport and coaching, dance, health education and all specialties that seek a healthy and active lifestyle. AAHPERD conducts a wide variety of activities and services related to achieving a healthy lifestyle, including research, conferences, workshops, seminars, training sessions, continuing education and publishing. In addition, AAHPERD’s associations provide representation on legislative issues at all levels of government and with other national agencies.