Hello Everyone! 

Fall is my favorite season and October is one of my favorite months! Sweater weather, hot apple cider, changing of the leaves, pumpkins, Halloween, and football are just some of the things I enjoy about October! 

It is also time for NAPEC! For those who don’t know, NAPEC is the National Adapted Physical Education Conference that is hosted by our State Council on Adapted PE (SCAPE) and CAHPERD. NAPEC is usually held around early November. This year, the 52nd NAPEC will be November 2-4, 2024 in Burbank, CA. This Conference is considered the Granddaddy of all Adapted Physical Education Conferences. Started by professionals in the field based on a need for professional development in the areas of Adapted Physical Education, this conference has attendees and presenters from all over the Nation and North America. If you are an adapted physical education specialist, future professional, university professor, general physical education teacher, administrator, paraprofessional or you know someone who works or has individuals with disabilities in your classes, then you need to attend this conference. Additionally, there is a special Behavior Management Training offered at this conference by Dr. Barry Lavay, Dr. Amanda Young, Leslie Kirui ( 2023 Adapted PE TOY), and Julie Williams. The NAPEC presenters are some of the leading authorities in the field and will share their expertise with you. Do not miss out. 

I am pleased to announce we have started our 2nd Annual Holiday Fundraiser Drive with Lynch Creek! If you are looking for centerpieces, hostess gifts, or wreaths for the holiday season, consider checking out this link: www.LynchCreekFundraising.com/c/300988 CAHPERD 2023 Holiday Fundraiser. CAHPERD earns 15% back on your purchases. If you do not want to purchase anything but want to make a holiday donation, there is a direct donate link on the Lynch Creek Fundraiser page listed above. We appreciate your support! 

Lastly, do not forget to check out the CAHPERD website for the upcoming CAHPERD Conference. The Conference this year will be a little earlier so you will want to register as soon as possible. A draft schedule is on the website. Early-bird deadline is October 31! Pre-Registration ends December 22.

I hope to see some of you at NAPEC in November. 

Happy Halloween and Be Well! 

Kathy Russell

CAHPERD President

#EveryBodyMoves

What's Up Doc?

It is always amazing to see the team effort that is CAHPERD.

Behind the scenes, there are volunteers who work on committees, task forces, councils, and the board. These volunteers give of their time to continue the mission of CAHPERD. If you are interested in joining the team, visit the CAHPERD website and complete the Interest Form.

Another way you can help CAHPERD is through promotion. Please like, share, and comment on our social media posts. We are @CAHPERD on Facebook, Instagram, X (formally Twitter), and TikTok.

Additionally, as you speak to others about CAHPERD, remember its pronunciation, KAY-PERD. There is no F sound in CAHPERD, so we don't pronounce it as KAY-FERD or KAY-FORD. It is pronounced KAY-PERD.

Let's check for learning:

What is the correct pronunciation of CAHPERD?

a. KAY-FORD

b. KAY-PERD

c. KAY-FERD

d. KAY-PHURD

Brent Powell, Ph.D., CHES

Executive Director

Director@cahperd.org

What's up Doc? is a section written personally by Executive Director Brent Powell, to inform readers about a variety of topics

Thank You to the

52nd National Adapted Physical Education Conference Sponsors