Awards

Outstanding Student Major Award - 2011

Following the lead of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, MOAHPERD presents an award each year to an Outstanding Future Professionals from colleges and universities in the state. Colleges and universities in the state of Missouri offering undergraduate majors in physical education, health, recreation, dance, exercise science, sport science, kinesiology, or directly related fields are invited to identify for each of those programs an outstanding future professional for recognition by MOAHPERD. The purpose of the program is to honor outstanding future professionals in the state and to focus attention on the work they have accomplished. This program will provide an incentive for future professionals in our colleges and universities to continue to strive for excellence in their professional preparation.

QUALIFYING STANDARDS

Junior or senior standing
Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher
Professional involvement (at least a member of)
-majors club
-MOAHPERD
-other professional activities
Leadership evidence
Other professional accomplishments

PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING

Application forms for Outstanding Student Major

Each college or university may select only one outstanding future professional for each degree program they offer. For more information, contact:

James Herauf
Executive Director
3931 Scarborough Way
Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone: 660-582-7378
FAX: 573-634-3055
Email: jmahperd@earthlink.net

The deadline is October 14, 2011.