JOPERD receives EXCEL award
The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (JOPERD), an official journal of SHAPE America, received an EXCEL Award in the category of 'General Excellence in Journals' during the 35th Annual EXCEL Awards Gala.
The Association Media & Publishing EXCEL Awards is America’s largest and most prestigious awards program that exclusively recognizes innovation and leadership in association media, publishing, marketing, and communications. Among the more than 850 entries this year, only 218 of those were selected by judges as worthy of an EXCEL Award. JOPERD was awarded for “best writing, content, design, and overall packaging” for a series of 2014 issues of the journal.
Continuously published since 1896, JOPERD serves as an authoritative, professional source for educators in physical education, sport, recreation, and dance in all settings. It provides the information needed to assist students and clients in learning motor skills, improving fitness, and pursuing physical activity and sport participation safely and appropriately. JOPERD features articles about teaching methods, curriculum, teacher preparation, professional issues, coaching, youth sports, fitness, recreation, and dance.
JOPERD is an official Journal of SHAPE America the largest organization of professionals involved in school-based health, physical education and physical activity, who are dedicated to teaching and promoting active, healthy lifestyles. Founded in 1885, SHAPE America provides a comprehensive array of resources, leadership in the development of standards and guidelines, professional development and advocacy for its members as well as the general public.
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