What’s New:

 

2010 Resource Conference - October 4-5, 2010

Overland Park, KS - Join the brightest and best in the profession as they share cutting-edge ideas and techniques through roundtable discussions, think-tank opportunities and breakout sessions.  This event is designed to inform, educate and inspire regardless of where you are in your program – we’ve even tossed in some good quality play time with our program partners and equipment vendors!  Register before August 13th to receive the early bird discount!

LEARN MORE OR REGISTER NOW! 


Now Hiring! - Program Support Specialist (Independent Contractor) in KC - Learn more or apply now! 


Mark Yontz Hired as PE4life Iowa Regional Project Manager

Kansas City, MO – July 16, 2010 – PE4life is pleased to announce that Mark Yontz has been hired to serve in the role of Iowa Regional Project Manager. Mark has nearly 20 years of professional experience, with a particular focus on marketing and communications-related positions in a variety of industries. His substantial knowledge combined with his concern for the health and well-being of children in this country make Mark and this position a seamless fit. Read press release. Get to know Mark - read A Closer Look: Mark Yontz from the Des Moines Business Record.


PE4life Receives Funding from Care Foundation, Inc.

(Rogers, AR) PE4life believes that all school children deserve the benefits of a quality physical education program as part of their overall education. To further enhance this type of programming in Northwest Arkansas, PE4life has been awarded a “School Based Fitness” grant from the Care Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $177,000. Read press release.


In other Arkansas news, Sherry Lloyd was recently promoted to Northwest Arkansas Regional Project Manager. Read the press release here.


PE4life President and CEO Anne Flannery to Step Down

Brenda VanLengen to serve as Interim CEO
Learn more about the transition


PE4life Remembers Phil Lawler

PE4life and the world of Physical Education lost its most fervent advocate and leader.  Phil Lawler’s battle with cancer came to an end on Friday, April 23, 2010.  PE4life pays tribute to our dear friend and invites you share memories and teachings of this great man.  Click here for more. 


Naspe and the American Heart Association released their 2010 Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the USA.

Read the findings here.

 

CDC: State Indicator Report on Physical Activity 2010

Read the report here.


Let’s Move!

PE4life is excited to have the First Lady on board supporting healthy and active lifestyles. We can’t wait to see the positive things the Let’s Move initiative brings to physical education. To learn more about the First Lady’s initiave, visit www.letsmove.gov.

 

 

Get the latest on the First Lady’s anti-obesity campaign:
Making Meaningful Commitments to Fight Childhood Obesity (5/18)

 


Read the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President. (5/11)



 

Mission

To develop a country of active and healthy children and youth by increasing access to quality physical education solutions by engaging them in a fun and interactive way.