“Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service.” -USA.gov At the personal level, and after studying PE history for decades, I do not know if anything is more disturbing than the waste of humanity through senseless wars. My purpose is…… More
America is nearing its darkest hour when considering the national debt and abysmal health of its citizens and especially the decreasing mental stability of our culture. We need a Marshall Plan for implementing mandatory PE and physical fitness–NOW. I sat down with retired physical therapist and former gymnastics coach Jake Monlux back in 2016. In…… More
In my studies of classical PE the last couple of decades, I’ve uncovered a rich history far beyond the gymnasium and muscular fitness. Classical PE often included many outdoor activities that at times involved “weapons” or objects viewed as “dangerous” today. For example, how to properly use an axe and hatchet was formerly a…… More
Fitness. What has it become, and where did it come from? Why are we even supposed to do it? Should we think of “fitness” or just moving and moving with purpose? What does it all have to do beyond a selfie or the individual? Please join us for a deep-thinking show with many questions and…… More
Please join us for a great show with legendary XC and Track Coach Bob Covey on the history of running what we can learn from this ancient sport and activity not only about physical fitness-but about life and culture. Listen to the show!
The true value of REAL PE is the development of a whole citizen “through” movement. Classical PE valued and supported the arts. Real PE is a cross-discipline approach beyond physique that involves music, art, history, psychology, physics and math, English and communications, and so much more. PE is supposed to be the above. Physical education…… More
Paradigm: an example serving as a model; pattern…framework containing the basic assumptions, ways of thinking,and methodology that are commonly accepted by members of a scientific community…such a cognitive framework shared by members of any discipline or group. (Dictionary.com) We need a paradigm shift in American physical education…sooner than later. There was a time when American physical education was…… More
We are pleased to announce that our LaSierra Film Project “The Motivation Factor” has been accepted into the 2017 Life Fest Film Festival in Hollywood, CA. Our film is screening for the first time publicly in Hollywood on Friday, May 5th at 7:30 PM. Please join us at the world premiere in support of quality…… More
Here’s another wonderful learning opportunity provided by a classical physical education and fitness photograph. Let’s carefully examine the photo and see what we can learn… The obvious is female boxing. It might be argued this is more of a propaganda photo or glamour shot, but nonetheless, there is a lot of history being expressed if…… More
The United States Navy “V-Five Association” is legendary. This WWII physical training produced some of the US Navy’s finest pilots and men including former President Gerald Ford and some of NASA’s Apollo astronauts. The V-Five published about a dozen manuals on various physical topics including mass calisthenics, track & field, gymnastics, and many other sports.…… More