Membership Benefits
Maintaining an active NCPEID membership status provides professionals and students with numerous benefits across resources, advocacy, professional engagement, and networking.
NCPEID Resources
NCPEID offers valuable resources designed to support members in developing high-quality adapted physical education (APE) and adapted physical activity (APA) programs and services.
Active Members Receive
The quarterly professional journal PALAESTRA, included with student and professional memberships
Exclusive access to collaborative meetings, webinars, and discussion groups
Links to professional organizations, guidance documents, and information on professional preparation programs
Access to NCPEID’s teaching resources and practitioner tools
Eligibility to vote in NCPEID elections and serve on committees or in elected leadership roles
Reduced registration rates for the NCPEID Annual Conference
Eligibility to vote in NCPEID elections and serve on committees or in elected leadership roles
Eligibility to apply for NCPEID research and equipment grant programs
Opportunities for professional networking and recognition, including NCPEID awards
NCPEID’s resource offerings help members stay informed, connected, and supported in their professional roles.
NCPEID Advocacy Initiatives
NCPEID members receive timely updates on federal and state legislative activity that influences the provision of high-quality adapted physical education services for individuals with disabilities. NCPEID also has a quarterly recognition program for members who are actively engaged in advocacy efforts.
Being aware of and involved in advocacy initiatives is a significant benefit of NCPEID membership, empowering professionals to influence policy and practice in meaningful ways.
NCPEID Annual Conference
The NCPEID Annual Conference enhances professional practice by providing opportunities to engage with nationally recognized experts who share evidence-based practices and practice-based insights.
Conference features include:
- Keynote addresses
- Poster sessions
- Free communication sessions
- An Emerging Scholar Symposium
Members benefit from high-quality professional development designed to support their work in APE/APA, motor behavior, and adapted sport. Conference presenters also receive national visibility through the publication of their abstracts in PALAESTRA.
NCPEID Professional Connections
NCPEID members have access to a network of professionals, advocates, and leaders dedicated to improving physical education and physical activity opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships and networks include:
- Networking events at the annual conference
- Monthly collaborative conversations on current topics in the field
- Access to members-only website features
These connections help NCPEID members expand their knowledge, skills, and capacity to design and implement effective physical education and physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities.