Ron Jones on Reviving Physical Culture

Ron Jones of Leanberets.com discusses his work as a historical kinesiologist and the dire need for real physical education, a la La Sierra High School’s outstanding program from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

In addition to discussing why PE is on the chopping block, we discuss:

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And Ron Jones’ three P.E. rules:

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QUOTES:
On the danger of losing physical culture permanently:
“In 2020 we are once again looking at PE going in front of the firing squad.”

On sports versus P.E.
“Sports are part of physical education, and they should be, but they shouldn’t be at the center of a PE program.”

“You can’t build a house on a faulty foundation and expect it to hold up in a storm.”

On Pedagogy:
“It’s rare to find a teacher who will show a student how to sit, stand, and walk let alone how to run, jump, pull, and push.”

“The ability of our children to read movement at the A B C level is not there today.”

On classical virtues
“It used to be a moral duty to be fit and to be strong.”

“When we walk away from classical PE we’re walking away from a lot more than physical fitness; we’re walking away from elevating culture.”

On the severity of the crisis:
“By 2nd grade maybe 80% of students already exhibit signs of deformity.”

“If you are not spending your leisure time wisely, in a way that will elevate culture, then you are putting your population at risk.”
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