School of Kinesiology Alumna, Bryan, Recipient of 2014 Presidential Award from Southern District of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

02/26/14

LSU School of Kinesiology alumna Dr. Charity Bryan received the Southern District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Presidential Award Saturday, February 22, 2014 at AAHPERD’s Southern District Convention in Lexington, Kentucky

The Presidential Award is given by the current Southern District AAHPERD President to recognize meritorious service and contribution to the President during the past year. 

“As an alumna of the LSU School of Kinesiology, receiving the Presidential Award from Southern District AAHPERD is a tremendous honor,” Bryan said. “Being selected to receive this award by my friend, and colleague, President Sandra Sims, is extremely meaningful to me.  I am proud to be part of such an incredible professional organization.”

In addition to the award, Bryan, now Director of LSU Online, also became Past-President of the General Division.

The General Division provides leadership and coordination to the groups developing programs and fostering educational activities within its Councils.  The Councils contained within the General Division are: Adult Development & Aging Council; History Council; International Relations Council; Junior and Community College Council; Professional Preparation Council; Research Council; Future Professional Council; and Ethnic Minority Council.  The Division also plans and organizes the program for the Future Professional Leadership Conferences. 

Bryan was the Vice President of the General Division from February 2013-February 2014. She is now serving as Past-President of the General Division after being named President-Elect in 2012. She received her Ph.D. in Physical Education Pedagogy from the School of Kinesiology in 2006.

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The LSU School of Kinesiology advances the understanding of physical activity, sport, and health to optimize the quality of life for diverse populations through excellence in teaching, learning, discovery, and engagement.

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The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division of Louisiana State University. Formed in 2012, CHSE brings together programs and capitalizes on individual strengths to create a dynamic new college that addresses the socially significant issues we face as a state and nation. The College is comprised of the School of Education, the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Library and Information Science, the School of Social Work, and the University Laboratory School. These combined schools offer 8 undergraduate degree programs and 18 graduate programs, enrolling more than 1,900 undergraduate and 977 graduate students. The College is committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service and is continually working to improve its programs.

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