About ACHPER WA

ACHPER is a member-based, not for profit association promoting healthier, safer and more physical active living as central to health and well being.

ACHPER WA aims to increase the health, education and uptake of physical activity in Western Australians of all ages,  especially in school-aged children and young people.

ACHPER WA aims to:

support and promote healthier, safer and more active living to the people of Western Australia;
inspire, demonstrate and advocate excellence in the teaching and learning of health and physical education and other related learning in schools and communities; and
engage and partner with members, teachers, schools, communities, peak bodies and likeminded associations.

Membership is made up of teachers, coaches and researchers who are employed in early years settings, primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions. Our members are active within the areas of Health and Physical Education, Sport and Dance Education, Community Recreation, and Fitness or Movement Science.

ACHPER members impart knowledge, instruct skills, and instil positive attitudes to foster health, physical activity, and wellbeing in the WA community.