The field of physical education, health, exercise science, recreation and dance has become extremely important for our livelihood and for the health of generations to come. With obesity, heart disease, sedentary lifestyles and other health and fitness related problems so prevalant in our society, the study of human performance, health and active lifestyles has become paramount for today's culture. To further your ability to find resources for healthy, active lifestyles we have set up links to enable you to find out more information for improved personal wellness.
The Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) is one of the leaders in Iowa for the advancement of healthy, active lifestyles for students and adults across the state of Iowa. IAHPERD is the state affiliate of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance that is the largest association in the US that strives to educate and service people in these important areas of personal well-being all across the country. The web links we have provided will help you find areas of health and fitness to enhance your knowledge and ability to make healthy, active lifestyle changes for the better! Please contact us at the Simpson College Physical Education and Athletics Department if you need further assistance or more information on our available areas of study within this most important domain.
Thomas Jefferson was one of the earliest Americans to realize the importance of personal health and well-being. What he stated many years ago is still so true today:
"Exercise and Recreation are as necessary as reading. I will say
rather more necessary because health is worth more than
learning."
AAHPERD (American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
Physical Activity and Brain Research- Making the Connection