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.
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Dept. of Physical Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia 29208.
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Simons-Morton
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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