To provide leadership for the further development of an environment in South Australia that promotes engagement for all in active and healthy living

ACHPER (SA) is a non profit association that believes an educated nation comprising active and healthy people is the best investment for the future. ACHPER (SA) caters for students and professionals in a wide range of areas-specifically the Health and Physical Education Learning area. ACHPER (SA) is concerned with the provision and quality of physical activity, recreation, personal development, health promotion and education in all education institutions from pre-primary through to the tertiary sector. ACHPER (SA) allows the opportunity for people in various interest areas to meet, share ideas, network and develop relationships. ACHPER membership offers many benefits to individuals in addition to joining a dedicated group of professionals and being part of an active and committed organisation.

ACHPER has 2 main areas of focus- Physical Education and Sport and  Health Education:

ACHPER (SA) aims to promote health and physical education in schools and educational settings through the provision of a variety of practical professional learning activities targeted at HPE educators and professionals and HPE students. Provision of these opportunities supports the HPE industry by extending new offerings and methods for delivering and executing theoretical and practical components of Health and Physical education and facilitates networking among industry professionals.

Education and knowledge is the key to developing a healthy lifestyle; ACHPER (SA) wants to help you and invites any ideas from those with an HPE focus to provide us with feedback and suggestions which could improve our offerings as we continually strive to gain innovative ideas which can inspire and motivate the HPE education profession.

ACHPER provides up to date information on strategies, research, policy information and projects aimed at creating community awareness about a healthy lifestyle. Useful resources are a major part of membership. These resources include ACHPER Matters, a publication that covers our focus areas, The ACHPERTISER-State newsletter which updates ACHPER (SA) activities, and a National Publication (either the Healthy Lifestyles Journal or the Active & Healthy Magazine).

ACHPER (SA) has a dedicated and enthusiastic Board of Volunteers that oversee operations. Combined with a hard working office staff, ACHPER continues to grow professionally as an organisation. ACHPER is a high profile, proactive agency in the advocacy, consultancy for the development and support of active and healthy living through professional alliances and partnerships.Government of South Australia-DECS, SA Health, Office for Recreation and Sport, CEASA 

ACHPER provides up to date information on strategies, research, policy information and projects aimed at creating community awareness about a healthy lifestyle. Useful resources are a major part of membership. These resources include ACHPER Matters, a publication that covers our focus areas, The ACHPERTISER-State newsletter which updates ACHPER (SA) activities, and a National Publication (either the Healthy Lifestyles Journal or the Active & Healthy Magazine).

There is a variety of resources available from the ACHPER (SA) office that are targeted at both primary and secondary teachers:

Active Children: Ideas for enhancing physical activity in primary schools: This innovative resource is a collection of games - indoor, outdoor, field, target, and court games, and other ideas for physical activity. The games and activities offer diverse and dynamic experiences that will supplement school physical education programs and maximise participation and learning.

Year 12 Physical Education Resource for teachers: To support year 12 Physical education teachers, ACHPER (SA) and a number of experienced year 12 Physical Education teachers will develop 2 resources for Year 12 Stage 2 PE teachers: suggested answers to the 2010 Year 12 SACE PE Exam and a 2011 ACHPER (SA) Trial Exam with questions and answers (available in term 3). These answers will be trial tested by experienced teachers.

Year 12 Physical Education Resource for students :ACHPER (SA) also is offering a Year 12 2011 revision guide ‘Swot Pack' for students studying Physical Education. This resource has been developed by current experienced year 12 physical education teachers, and is a precise and simple resource to understand. ACHPER (SA) also offers each year a Student Enrichment Day where students have the opportunity to explore and discuss exam topics with experienced teachers, and will receive a detailed revsion booklet to take away with them.

Health & PE Teaching and Learning Guides: This resource is suitable for educators and students with an interest in Health & Physical Education. This useful resource features a range of Units of Work, Lesson Plans and Assessment Guides covering all of the South Australian Curriculum and Accountability Bands (SACSA) from Early years to Senior years across Health & PE.

Pick up and Run Volume 2: Available only in CR-ROM form - ($10.00)
Pick up and Run Volume 3: Available in CR-ROM form ($10.00) and hard copy book ($15.00)
These resources aim to support teachers and schools in their planning of quality learning experiences for their students. The focus of the resources is a collection of games (indoor, outdoor, field, target and court games and other ideas for Physical Activity. They are intended to provide your students with a diverse range of experiences that will supplement your school's physical education program and maximise participation and learning.

Additionally ACHPER National operate the Healthy Lifestyles Bookshop which is located at 214 Port Road, Hindmarsh http://www.healthylifestylesbookshop.com.au.

ACHPER (SA) coordinates a range of dynamic and relevant Professional Learning activities. Members receive up to 50% off the price of all ACHPER (SA) activities. These activities include State Conferences, Seminars, and regular Training and Development Activities.

Major annual events include- the ACHPER (SA) State Health & PE Conference (April school holidays each year), ACHPER Secondary Conference (December each year-week 9), ACHPER (SA) Primary Years Conference (September each year), Early Years Conference (Term 1), Early Career Teacher Mentoring Program-(April-ongoing each year), Leadership Seminar for HPE Coordinators and other ongoing opportunities including PlayTime (Early Childhood sessions). ACHPER (SA) also coordinate regional seminars, and other after school training and development opportunities. ACHPER (SA) runs a consultancy service where experienced educators can run specific professional learning support for schools/organisations. 

In addition to the range of Professional Learning activities, ACHPER (SA) coordinate ACHPER also runs active programs for schools.

be active Physical Education Week is held annually in week 5 term 4. Stay tuned for the comprehensive program and resources to highlight programs in your school for this popular week. Metropolitan activities are coordinated offering opportunities for students to undertake a range of activities. The popular Physical Education Week Dinner is held each year and features the presentation of Awards for successful schools, educators and volunteers.  

ACHPER (SA) owns the be active Corporate Cup, and Life. be in it. continue to coordinate, promote and manage the event. The annual Corporate Cup (August-November) welcomes school and community teams to either walk or run a range of distances in a range of 4 locations over a series of fortnights.

ACHPER (SA)- with the support of Credit Union SA annually present the Excellence in Health and Physical Education Awards. These awards recognize and reward a South Australian primary school (the Norma Jenner Memorial Award) and secondary school (the Howard Mutton Memorial Award) that has developed best practice models in the delivery of health and physical education programmes for its students and these are reflected in the policies, practices and other supportive/innovative strategies in the school.

ACHPER (SA) also offer awards as part of the popular Physical Education Week for schools, educators and volunteers that are presented at the annual Physical Education Week Dinner each year (November). These awards are called as part of the Physical Education Week booklet.

The ACHPER (SA) Annual General Meeting also recognizes an annual Presidents Award, and present Membership Milestone certificates.