Phi Delta Pi

Phi Delta Pi
ΦΔΠ
FoundedOctober 23, 1916; 107 years ago (1916-10-23)
Normal College of the American Gymnastics Union
TypeProfessional
Former AffiliationPPA
StatusMerged
Merge DateMarch 1970
SuccessorDelta Psi Kappa
EmphasisPhysical Education
ScopeNational
Colors  Purple and   Gold
SymbolOak leaf
FlowerPurple violet
JewelAmethyst
Chapters19
Members5,000 (1967) lifetime
Headquarters
United States

Phi Delta Pi (ΦΔΠ) was a national professional fraternity for women in the disciplines of health and physical education, health sciences, and recreation. It was established in 1916 at the Normal College of the North American Gymnastics Union (now Indiana University School of Education). It merged with Delta Psi Kappa, a professional fraternity, in March 1970