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HHP Faculty Dr. Lisa Alastuey is Health Educator of the Year in 13 States

HHP faculty Dr. Lisa Alastuey has been selected as The Southern District College/University Health Educator for 2009-10, by the Southern District of The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.The Southern District Association of AAHPERD comprises of 13 south eastern states.

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Dr. Lisa Alastuey

Dr. Alastuey received the award at the 2010 Southern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference, in Myrtle Beach, on Feb. 13th 2010. The award seeks to recognize those who enrich the depth and scope of health-related activities.

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Dr. Lisa Alastuey with Southern District AAHPERD President Jacqueline Harbison

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Dr. Alastuey's Award

Dr. Alastuey was also awarded the 2009 University Health Educator of the Year in the State of Texas, by The Texas Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) on Dec 2, 2009 at the TAPHERD Convention in Arlington, TX.

The Southern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is one of six districts of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance dedicated to furthering the purposes of the Alliance within the geographical area of Southern District.

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The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is the largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle.