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Want to boost kids’ grades? Get them moving - MSNBC

posted by: Chad on 08/19/08
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Want to boost kids’ grades? Get them moving MSNBC - 3 hours ago “Teachers say the kids are more alert when they come to the classroom,” says Endris, a former PE teacher. So if your child’s school is lacking in PE and ...

Schools find ways to handle new PE rules - Tampa Bay's 10

posted by: Chad on 08/18/08
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Schools find ways to handle new PE rules Tampa Bay's 10, FL - Aug 18, 2008 Tampa, Florida — This year, the Legislature has tweaked its-year-old PE requirements to make 30-minute blocks of activity mandatory in elementary schools ...

GPSS awaits grant for PE classes: Money would buy new equipment ... - Pacific Daily News

posted by: Chad on 08/17/08
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GPSS awaits grant for PE classes: Money would buy new equipment ... Pacific Daily News, GU - Aug 17, 2008 According to lead grant writer Kelle Murphy, recipients of the Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress grant usually apply twice before they receive ...

New and Improved PE Universe!

posted by: Chad on 07/29/08
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Welcome to the new and improved PE Universe!  You can now find fresh ideas for your PE class more intuitively and share your activity ideas more easily. 

Videos - Use videos to learn about & share new video activity ideas.  A new video viewer will make video viewing more crisp and clear.  Upload your videos with ease by clicking on the prominent Upload Video links and using a redesigned, user-friendly upload page.

Blogs - You can use blogs to read about & submit written activity ideas. Don't have a video camera? No problem. You still have many activity ideas that other PE community members are excited to learn about.  Take advantage of the easy-to-use editor to write a quick instruction about your favorite PE activities. You can even include photos or images to help support your activity.

Discussions - You can have an online conversation about any topic with hundreds of other PE professionals.  Tap into others' experiences and knowledge by posting a question or opening a discussion that you would like to know more about.  These discussion forums are a great place in which to discuss any of your daily happenings.  Learn about upcoming conferences, budget spending ideas, new equipment, fitness & health tips, urgent PE assistance, and more!

Your Stuff - Your videos, blog posts, friends, and profile can now be found in the left menu at all times.  As a member, when you're signed in, access to your PE Universe information can always be found with ease. 

Summer Activities 2008

posted by: Chad on 06/12/08
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School is now out for the summer for many of us.  How is everyone keeping themselves active and exploring new ideas for the next school year, while at the same time catching their breath from this past year?

National AAHPERD

posted by: Chad on 03/27/08
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Is anyone attending the national AAHPERD in Fort Worth, TX this year? 

Here's a link to the AAHPERD show website.  Take a look at the show program schedule.  There are a lot of great new PE topics and ideas being discussed that you can take back to your school for application.

PE Universe is going to be in attendence this year.  Stop by our booth (#1201) and join us for some fun, activity, and freebies!  Oh, I almost forgot - we're giving away nearly 100 iPods throughout the show.  I look forward to meeting everyone!

PE Universe Free Handycam Winners Announced!

posted by: Chad on 03/11/08
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