The PE Fit Company was founded in 2006 in response to the interest in the PE Fit Nutrition & Activity Programs published by Betty Kern, MS, CSCS. PE Fit’s desire is to support teachers with curriculum that includes fitness activities as well as tools to teach students healthy lifestyle habits. The PE Fit Nutrition & Activity Programs were created by Betty Kern for her students! The curriculum was originally developed as a girl’s only fitness program called “Personal Training” at Springfield High School in Akron, Ohio. Personal Training Class became a popular physical education elective with a waiting list. Why? The girls enjoyed the fitness activities, lost weight, lost inches and learned the importance of a healthy lifestyle. In order to impact more students, Betty revamped the curriculum for use in the general Physical Education classes at Springfield. The students experience improvements in physical fitness, adopted healthier eating and activity habits.

PE Fit Programs have expanded to include upper elementary, middle school, high school, college freshman and adult wellness programs. PE Fit has been partnering with Akron Children’s Hospital with a grant from Kohl’s Department Stores to implement the PE Fit Programs into schools in the greater Akron area. PE Fit is excited to begin a new partnership with National Archery in the Schools Program to help improve student’s fitness and nutrition habits along with teaching archery skills.

Mrs. Betty Kern, MS, CSCS is a professional educator with 19 years experience holding certification in math and physical education. Her Master’s degree is in Exercise Physiology and Fitness. Betty has taught at the high school and college levels. She is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Betty has also completed several levels of Yogafit training. Betty continues to be a lifelong learner and participant in overall fitness and health pursuits. Betty ran competitively in college and continues to train for distances ranging from the 15k to marathon. She lives a health and fitness conscious life by participating in various fitness activities including running, biking, swimming, weight training, yoga, hiking and other fitness related activities…all while working at being a wife, mom, teacher and author.

Betty has presented at the AAHPERD National Convention in 2008 & 2009 as well as numerous state conventions. Betty will be the Keynote Speaker at the Alaska State AAHPERD convention in 2009.