Physical Education: Encouraging Parent Involvement

Physical Education: Encouraging Parent Involvement

For most parents, chances are that the mention of “PE” calls to mind visions of supervised dodgeball in a dank...

“‘Severely Obese:’ 5 Percent of US Kids, Teens Fit Risky New Category”

“‘Severely Obese:’ 5 Percent of US Kids, Teens Fit Risky New Category”

“Overall obesity rates for American kids may have leveled off, but a new report finds that children and teens at...

Building Blocks: 5 Benefits of Reading

Building Blocks: 5 Benefits of Reading

There is an ongoing debate regarding the decline of literacy and its causes.  Some blame the rise of the internet...

Summer Goals: What’s Your Plan?

Summer Goals: What’s Your Plan?

Hooray!  Summer is Right Around the Corner! Summer can be a great time for you and your family to establish...

Mileage Club® Continues to Make Headlines

Mileage Club® Continues to Make Headlines

We love hearing how teachers are using the Mileage Club and the impact it is having on their students.  Check...

Field Day

Field Day

Field Day is a great time for fast, athletic students – often not so fun for those who do not...

Testing in Physical Education

Testing in Physical Education

Testing in Physical Education Many parents and teachers ask us: Should there be testing in physical education? Or, which tests...

Are You Throwing Away Your Time?

Are You Throwing Away Your Time?

Does your car get good gas mileage?  Mine does not, so I decided to start checking it every day.  It’s...

Beans.  Who Knew?

Beans. Who Knew?

Mileage Club History Beans are a wonderful food. But would you believe they were involved in the first Mileage Club...

Breast Cancer (Body Count – Part II)

Breast Cancer (Body Count – Part II)

As explained previously, different governments use the expression Body Count to update the public on the number of violent deaths...