Benefits of Membership

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.

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

Districts