Phi Delta Pi | |
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ΦΔΠ | |
Founded | October 23, 1916 Normal College of the American Gymnastics Union |
Type | Professional |
Former Affiliation | PPA |
Status | Merged |
Merge Date | March 1970 |
Successor | Delta Psi Kappa |
Emphasis | Physical Education |
Scope | National |
Colors | Purple and Gold |
Symbol | Oak leaf |
Flower | Purple violet |
Jewel | Amethyst |
Chapters | 19 |
Members | 5,000 (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