Physical education and its role in school health promotion.
In this article, the authors promote the concept of health-oriented physical education, discuss professional standards, examine the current status of physical education programs, and discuss trends affecting physical education. Recommendations to make physical education more effective are provided.
Dept. of Physical Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia 29208.
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D002648:Child; D003479:Curriculum; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000639:trends*; D010809:Physical Fitness