Programs

All Children Exercising Simultaneously ACES is the idea of New Jersey physical educator, Lenny Saunders. Over 7 million school children from all fifty states and as many as 45 Foreign countries will be exercising simultaneously for a minimum of fifteen minutes. The purpose of ACES is to call attention to the importance of youth fitness in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. The motivation for the students is knowing that children from EVERY state will be participating all over the country with them.

Blue Ribbon Recognition Program A voluntary program to recognize excellent physical education and health programs.

IAHPERD AwardsThe IAHPERD grants many awards every year to deserving recipients for many categories.

ICAPE Illinois Coalition for Adapted Physical Education the Illinois Coalition for Adapted Physical Education is available to serve professionals in the state of Illinois that are providing physical education services to children with disabilities.

SHAPE UP ILLINOIS Shape Up Illinois is an annual Physical Education Promotion Day held at the State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. We encourage schools to apply to demonstrate some of the great physical education activities you do at your school. Selected schools can bring their students to the State Capitol for the day, present their demonstration or activity, and meet with their legislators. There is no better way to show the importance of quality physical education to our policy makers in Springfield!