“Common Core Connections in Health Education”

Did you miss the Common Core Connections & Health webinar? If so, we have been able to archive the webinar and the terrific associated resources in Edmodo (free educational sharing Continue reading →

Wireless Pedometers for PEP Grant GPRA Measure!

With the advent of the new Carol M. White PEP Grant GPRA measures, every PEP Grantee will need to capture daily pedometer data for either a 4-day or 7-day period Continue reading →

New Cooper Institute Video!

NEW COOPER INSTITUTE VIDEO: Just got this cool e-mail from Don Disney (Cooper Institute): Hi Artie – Wonderful job with the first National PE conference. I enjoyed meeting the top Continue reading →

2012 National PE Institute YouTube Video!

We have just created a cool 2012 National Physical Education YouTube promotional video. Also, for those of you wanting to purchase the Presenters’ Handout CD ($50) or pre-order the 4-DVD Continue reading →

PE Institute PRESS RELEASE!

UNC Asheville just sent out the following press release on the National PE Institute! For Immediate Release July 23, 2012 Media Contact: UNC Asheville News Services, 828/251-6526 or news@unca.edu Link Continue reading →

Thursday Night: Asheville Tourists Baseball!

We have been able to secure a special rate for all National PE Institute participants and invited guests for Thursday night, August 2nd. You can order your tickets online at Continue reading →

It’s Not Too Late to Register….

 (Saturday, July 21, 2012)  We just received 7 more registrations for the National PE Institute.  Four students from Western Carolina University, two from Maine, and another Physical Education teacher from Continue reading →

We just “signed-off” on the CD cover and contents for the National PE Institute.  This CD is packed with outstanding curriculum and assessment tools, strategies, and documents that include the Continue reading →

The Power of a Simple Press Release

Dan Young (Owner, Moving to Success) is one of the many terrific presenters at the National PE Institute. He used the sample press release we recently e-mail to each participant Continue reading →

Wow! 36 Wonderful Vendors Will be at the National PE Institute

Bowler’s Ed 621 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011 Phone: 800-343-1329 Website: http://www.bowlersed.com Pam Weatherford, Pam@d3seminars.com ConnectTIVITY 152 Sunrise Circle, Mooresville, NC 28117 Phone: 704-906-9507 Website: http://www.connectTIVITY Cindy Sisson Hensley, Continue reading →

Railyard Fitness Grand Prize!

Happy Monday!  Two items… This is the last week to take advantage of our “Early Bird” pre-registration rates (end June 30th) for the National PE Institute! Here’s a picture of Continue reading →

Register Now and Save $25!

Just a Few More Days to Save on the National PE Institute Registration! http://www.nationalpeinstitute.com/

South Orange-Maplewood’s Project Adventure Course

I spent last Friday at Columbia High School in New Jersey.  For the past three years, our company has been involved in providing support for their PEP Grant evaluation piece. Continue reading →

Camp Caesar Rocks!

Here’s a few pictures of the cool rocks that seem to sprout and grow all about the campus of Camp Caesar in West Virginia.  I have also included a few Continue reading →

Did You Call Us About the PE Institute? (800.927.0682)

Just had a great phone conversation from a PE teacher who is planning on attending the National PE Institute, but could only attend through lunch each day. “Unfortunately, we have Continue reading →

New National PE Institute Website!

Wow! Check out the “new look” of the National PE Institute website! We have added our company’s (800) phone number, the amount of professional growth hours (30 contact hours), and Continue reading →

National Physical Education Institute Program is Shaping Up!

Background: We are making the “final push” in completing the 28-page National PE Institute printed program. Wow! What a line-up of keynoters and presenters: Dr. Dolly Lambdin, Dr. George Graham, Continue reading →

“Early Bird” Registration Special!

Save $25 if registered by June 30th! FRIENDLY REMINDER…. National Physical Education Institute “Early Bird” Offer! You can save $25 off the regular $250 registration fee if registered before June Continue reading →

New Study Shows More PE Improves Academics, Especially for Males

Science Daily (May 23, 2012) — More physical education in schools leads to better motor skills and it can also sharpen students’ learning ability. This is shown by Assistant Professor Continue reading →

National PE Institute May Update

We’re had a very busy week!  Several items: (#1) Register Before June 30th and Save!  As seen above, we have started our final “push” to remind folks to register before Continue reading →

National PE Institute Update! MAP IT!

We have added a new “Google Maps” feature to the National PE Institute website (www.nationalpeinstitute.com) where you are able to see a listing of hotels with UNC Asheville’s “Friends & Continue reading →

2012 National PE Institute Registration Flyer!

2012 National PE Institute Flyer! Copies of the 2012 National PE Institute flyer will be headed out to 10,000 K-12 PE Teachers within a 200-mile radius of Asheville, North Carolina Continue reading →

Up-to-Date & On-Going PEP Grant Information

Want to join our free “PEP Grant Newsletter” to get on-going information on this K-12 federal grant for physical educators? This year, 70 school districts will be funded up to Continue reading →

Last Chance! 2012 Midwest District AAHPERD Convention!!

Midwest District AAHPERD Convention April 25-28, 2012 Hilton Indian Lakes Resort Chicago, IL Background: The Midwest District Convention offers Professional Development opportunities to Students and Professionals! Midwest District Convention offers Continue reading →

Congressional Leaders Learn About Recent Changes in K-12 PE

The March 30th issue of Education Week (CLICK HERE) describes a new report by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) that was recently presented to Congress.  This report was Continue reading →

2012 National Physical Education Institute Flyer!

2012 National PE Institute Flyer! We are completing the “finishing touches” to the 2012 National PE Institute Flyer.  This will be our follow-up piece to the 50,000 catalogs we sent Continue reading →

Come to the National PE Institute!

PE Central Newsletter:  To see the March 27th issue of PE Central’s Newsletter, please click on the above graphic! National AAHPERD Refund Information: We agree with the folks at PE Continue reading →

Let’s Help Henryville!

An American flag flies over the damaged gym at Henryville Jr.-Sr. High School in southern Indiana. The school was hit by an F4 tornado last Friday. Background: We just sent Continue reading →

Our 2012 “30th Anniversary” Book Catalog!

WOW!! > National PE Institute: Railyard Fitness Door Prize Package!

“Grand Prize” Door Prize Surprise!  We have just received a generous contribution from Lee Spieker, President and Founder of Railyard Fitness!  Each participant at this year’s PE Institute will have Continue reading →

You Can “Spin” at the 2012 National PE Institute!

(Photo Courtesy of Dave Finnigan) Another Kind Comment from “the Field” -  “I commend you for putting together a national conference that focuses on physical education. It is the single Continue reading →

“You’ll Have a Ball” at the 2012 National PE Institute!

(Photo Courtesy of Dave Finnigan) PE Institute Update Background: The primary reason for this week-long conference is to assist and encourage K-12 physical education teachers to link their instruction with Continue reading →

What About Me? Try PE3!

PE3 is the name of a new and innovative high school physical education program geared towards making a difference in our country’s type 2 diabetes and obesity epidemic.  For years, Continue reading →

Want to be Exhibitor at the 2012 National PE Institute?

For those companies interested in being a Sponsor/Exhibitor at the 2012 National Physical Education Institute, please click on the graphic below. This will take you to the PE Institute “Splash Continue reading →

Midwest District’s “Midwest Happenings” Ad

We will be placing a full-page ad for the 2012 National Physical Education Institute in Midwest District AHPERD’s “Midwest Happenings” Newsletter.  This will go out to all Midwest District AHPERD Continue reading →

The 2012 National PE Institute!!

Update: We have been getting a great response to this new national K-12 PE Conference! Special Savings! Please consider sending a group of four or more PE teachers and save Continue reading →

A Sneak Peak: The National Physical Education Institute

Dear All:  We are in the process of planning a new PE conference called the “National PE Institute: Linking Curriculum to Assessment” that will take place in historic and scenic Continue reading →

Neat and Simple Perceived Exertion Chart for Kids!

The Ohio Afterschool Network has produced a new document called: Ohio Kids on the Move. While it is designed to offer guidelines for afterschool physical activity programs, it does have Continue reading →

So It Came As a Complete Shock, When My Wife Said: “PE is on the Front Cover of the News and Observer!”

(Raleigh, NC)  Well, will wonders ever crease! Physical Education made the front page of the Raleigh News and Observer Newspaper! Please click on the above picture for a link to Continue reading →

2011 Kamiya Christmas

(Charlotte, North Carolina) Here’s our 2011 Kamiya Christmas picture.  We were actually able to get all five “Kamiya Kids” back in North Carolina this year! Jeremy and Irene Kamiya (with Continue reading →

“Shawn Johnson Fitness for Life” Act

A new bill recently introduced to Congress would fund 10 colleges/university graduate physical education programs as to provide up-to-date technology into school district physical education classes.  U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley Continue reading →

2011 New Hampshire AHPERD Convention!

I would like to thank all of the folks on the New Hampshire AHPERD Board, especially President Chris Benson and Diane Rappa, for all of their hard work in organizing Continue reading →

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire!

This week, we’re at the New Hampshire AHPERD Convention!   Waterville Valley is just an awesome venue for this event.  This location always seems to bring back numerous great memories Continue reading →

The 2011 Louisiana AHPERD Convention!

(Baton Rouge, LA) So, we’re at the 2011 LAHPERD Convention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana!  The convention started off with a “Bang!” by having both Bob Pangrazi and Jean Blaydes presenting Continue reading →

The 2011 Wisconsin AHPERD Convention!

(Wisconsin Dells – October 26, 2011)  Tomorrow I will have the opportunity to share with the 2011 Wisconsin AHPERD folks (opening keynote and breakout session).  This has been a two-year long Continue reading →

The 2011 Carol M White PEP Grant Project Descriptions!

WOW! Want to know more about the school districts and organizations that received PEP Grant funds this year?  The following listing provides the awardee’s name, the amount funded for the Continue reading →

Five New School Districts to Implement Virtual PE Administrator!

As a part of the 2011 Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants from U.S. Department of Education, five school districts will be implementing the Virtual PE Administrator (VPE) this Continue reading →

Let’s Make Physical Education a Core Subject!

We Need Your Help Now!  The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) urgently needs your help!  Over the past two years, members from their coalition of organizations have Continue reading →

Researcher Shows Planned Physical Education Trumps Sports Only

PE class a smart move BY BREANNA TUCKER SCHOOLS REPORTER 27 Sep, 2011 01:00 AM Background: A Canberra professor has found ground-breaking evidence that physical education not only reduces the risk Continue reading →

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