Friday, January 16, 2009

2009 PEP Grant Now Available

The 2009 Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) competition is now open. Read the official announcement here. The deadline for submission of applications is March 6, 2009. The application is found at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/whitephysed/index.html

Past Vermont awardees include:

Addison Northwest Supervisory Union, 2008
Hartford School District, 2008
Washington County Youth Service Bureau, 2007
Chittenden East Supervisory Union, 2005
Washington Central Supervisory Union, 2004
Burlington School District, 2004

2 comments:

  1. Studies have shown benefits to listening to music while exercising such as:
    *Enhances the acquisition of motor skills
    *Increases level of output
    (Sources: Ohio State University, United States Sports Academy)

    If music is important to our subject area, what are some ideal songs for PE class?

    Example-Name
    3rd Party -Can You Feel It

    Artist
    Jock Jams 4

    Album
    Espn Jock Jams Vol. 4

    Genre
    Unclassifiable

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  2. Great post! Music can be a fantastic motivator for youth. What other clean album or track suggestions do readers have to share?

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