Legislative Professional Development Requirements

• Safety of School Sports - Concussions    
  During the 2009 Session, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 348 in an attempt to respond to the serious issue of sports-related concussion injuries as a result of inapproproate treatment and diagnosis. This legislation requires individuals engaged in athletic coaching in Oregon be annually trained in recognizing the signs and symptoms of a concussion and how to seek proper medical treatment for a person suspected of having a concussion.
• Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Substances Law and Administrative Rule    
  During the 2008 Session, the content from SB 517 was updated with technical changes as part of Senate Bill 1066. Information can be found on this page.

Professional Development through Professional Organizations

• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Calendar    
  The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is an alliance of five national associations and six district associations and is designed to provide members with a comprehensive and coordinated array of resources, support and programs to help practitioners improve their skills and so further the health and well-being of the American public. This link will direct you to the calendar of events.
• Oregon Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (OAHPERD) Annual Conference    
  The Oregon Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (OAHPERD) Conference brings together a variety of talented professionals in Health Education, Physical Education and other allied fields.
• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Calendar    
  The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is an alliance of five national associations and six district associations and is designed to provide members with a comprehensive and coordinated array of resources, support and programs to help practitioners improve their skills and so further the health and well-being of the American public. This link will direct you to the calendar of events.
• Northwest District Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NWD AHPERD)    
  The Northwest District Association of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NWD AHPERD) is an integral part of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance dedicated to furthering the purposes of the Alliance. The geographical area of the Northwest District comprises the following states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. They hold an annual conference in one of the Northwest states to give practitioners time to improve their skills in teaching physical education.

Resources for Teachers

• What's New in Health
  Frequently the Oregon Department of Education receives information regarding upcoming events in Health.
  Please note: this is not an inclusive list of activities.
• Resources Related to Physical Education
  This page contains a non-inclusive list of resources and will be updated as items become available.

• Tanya Frisendahl     (503) 947-5754
  Teaching & Learning Team - Education Specialist