The Association of Staff and Curriculum Development (ASCD) has a " Whole Child Blog" and their themes often cover physical activity and physical education and why they are critical to educating the whole child.

A recent discussion covered the topic of : Why Do We Need Physical Education in Schools?

Healthy School Communities Director Sean Slade illustrates the two sides of the debate in his blog post on the Whole Child website. Althoug…

Watch this 3 minute video on how exercise promotes learning. John Raney author of SPARK explains 3 ways that brain grow occurs and why.

Watch 3 minute Video

CBS in Canada ran a 19 minute documentary on an alternative high school and their exercise program based on Dr. John Raney's SPARK book and research known as Brain Gain Theory.

New research and pilot fitness programs in schools are showing positive results that exercise helps the human brain learn.

Video: Brain Gains

HSBS is going to the AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Early Childhood Movement Day for a fun-filled day of learning and active play. To learn more about the AAHPERD National Convention and to register to attend, please visit the AAHPERD website.

The best part? AAHPERD is in my neighborhood this year in beautiful San Diego. Come join in.

If your physical education program is in danger of being cut then this new and practical webinar is perfect for you.


There’s less than 2 weeks left to register for the Save My PE Program! Webinar happening on January 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM EST. Offered by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE).

Receive a contact hour and get advice and tips on what you can do for yourself, in your school and in the community to save your qua…