I went running today in the cold rain without a shirt. As I put on my shirt above, I thought it would make a good share on the history of training in “uncomfortable” weather–on purpose. I had to laugh at myself on the way back because my skin looked like a bright red lobster getting…… More
The history of playgrounds is truly amazing. Apart from the legacy of social-psychology found in playground history, let’s just look at the history of gravity for a minute…it might surprise you. Gravity. It’s one of the most important lessons out of the classical PE era and was a high priority in classical playground designs. Most…… More
Here are some great ideas out of history for family fitness at home with one of my PE mentors Enid Whittaker who for over 40 years worked with Bonnie Prudden to provide quality PE and movement education all over the world. Enjoy the show! https://theleanberets.com/podcast/family-fitness-with-enid-whittaker/ -Ron Jones, MS, Historical Kinesiologist, Physical Educator
I reached out to my strength coach and friend Eric Kenyon from Form is Function in Grass Valley, CA to discuss our philosophy of training and preparation that will prove to be highly valuable for navigating away from our current health situation in March 2020. Check out the show: https://theleanberets.com/podcast/philosophy-of-training-preparation-eric-kenyon-ron-jones/ -Ron Jones, MS, Historical Kinesiologist,…… More
My latest podcast show is on the legacy of Dr. Jay Bryan Nash and his son Dr. Roderick Nash. JB Nash was the top physical educator of the 20th century. His son Rod Nash changed the world’s view of the wilderness with his legendary environmental history book in 1967 entitled, “Wilderness and the American Mind.”…… More
I’ve restored this important show from August 2012 on the importance of PE for our youth with veteran PE teacher and US Army LTC Jeff Crouch. -Ron Jones, MS, Historical Kinesiologist, Physical Educator
“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 This is my third and final post in the series to honor Memorial Day 2018. In my first post, “PE @ War: ALL IN FOR VICTORY,” I explained how while no one of…… More
“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 This is my second post in the series to honor Memorial Day 2018. In my first post, “PE @ War: ALL IN FOR VICTORY,” I explained how while no one of right mind…… More
“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