Some interesting questions about our perception of the causes of obesity, hunger and lack of activity. Read more
At last! After long winter months of running in school hallways. After endless hurdle drills on linoleum and cement. After dreary, dark training runs on icy roads—Spring had sprung. We were finally the recipients of a beautiful, sunny Spring day,... Read more
The “Fun Theory” is the idea that “something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better.” It was an initiative of Volkswagen as a marketing tool to develop the image that their vehicles... Read more
If you’re looking for a way to motivate your students to walk or run on a regular basis, check out the PaceTrek.com website. Founder Paul Staso has developed a series of events in which he takes students on a virtual... Read more
When it comes to physical education, it seems that Uganda is more advanced in its thinking than many North American school boards. Rather than firing PE teachers and cutting PE from school curricula, Uganda’s ministry for education has announced that... Read more
As the end of 2009 approaches, I’ll leave you with an illustration of the true end-goal of successful physical education programs – an example of the benefits of a lifetime of consistent exercise. Hazel McCallion, at 88 years of age,... Read more