Membership Application
The following link allows you to apply and pay for your membership online. If you prefer, you can instead use the following link to get a printable membership form that you can mail in.
WHPE Membership Benefits: The Value of Belonging
As a WHPE member, you join a network of over 1,000 dedicated professionals who recognize the importance of this vital association. Our Board of Directors and committee members are passionate volunteers committed to advancing our mission—providing high-quality professional development and advocacy for our members and the profession.
Membership Benefits & Opportunities
- Professional Networking & Collaboration
- Connect with fellow professionals across the state and country.
- Advocacy & Support
- Champion Health, Physical Education, and Adapted Physical Education programs locally and statewide.
- Professional Development
- Access relevant, high-quality training designed for Health and Physical Educators.
- Learn from national expert keynote speakers and field authorities.
- Gain opportunities to present at conventions, workshops, and virtual sessions.
- Leadership Opportunities
- Serve in elected and appointed leadership positions, including committees and special interest areas.
- Vote in annual elections to help shape WHPE’s future.
- Certification Support
- Access guidance from a National Board Certification Advisor on the Board of Directors.
- Diverse Representation
- Engage with Board members representing Health, Elementary, Middle, and High School Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, and regions across Wisconsin.
- Exclusive Member Resources
- Receive official WHPE publications, including newsletters, monthly updates, and professional notices.
- Access state awards and pathways to regional and national recognition.
- Apply for “Member Only” grants to support your health and physical education programs.
- Fundraising Assistance
- Receive mentorship from the State Coordinator on setting up fundraising events for your school or community.
- Research & Data Collection Support
- Utilize the WHPE network for doctoral and master’s research projects.
- Teacher Evaluation Support
- WHPE membership provides documented evidence for professional growth frameworks:
- Danielson Framework – Planning & Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities.
- Marzano Framework – Classroom Strategies, Planning, Reflection on Teaching, and Professionalism.
- WHPE membership provides documented evidence for professional growth frameworks:
For more information and to connect with WHPE:
Website: WHPE.us
Facebook: Wisconsin Health and PE
Twitter: @WisconsinHPE
Join WHPE and elevate your professional journey!
Membership
All persons professionally engaged in health education, physical education, recreation education, dance, or athletics.
- Professional Members shall be those who are professionally engaged in one or more aspects of health, physical education, recreation, dance, or athletics.
- Associate Members shall be those who are not actively engaged in our profession but who have an interest in supporting the programs of our Association.
- Future Professional Members shall include in-residence students attending professional educational institutions where they are preparing for careers in health, physical education or recreation.
- Retired Professional Memberships available.
- Contributing Membership available to selected commercial firms entitling them to a priority for exhibition space at the annual state convention.
Divisions
- Elementary Division
- Middle School Division
- High School Division
- University/College Division
- Future Professional Division
- Adapted Physical Education Division
Districts
- District SE – Cesa 1 and 2
- District SW – Cesa 3 and 4
- District NW – Cesa 10, 11, 12
- District NE – Cesa 8, 9
- District C – Cesa 5, 6, 7