Implementing Policies to Enhance Physical Education and Physical Activity in Schools.
The purpose of this commentary is to provide an overview of national physical activity recommendations and policies (e.g., from the Institute of Medicine, National Physical Activity Plan, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and to discuss how these important initiatives can be implemented in local schools. Successful policies are illustrated. Specific strategies and ideas are shared regarding how physical educators can assert themselves and impart their knowledge in an effort to build support for policy implementations that enhance the delivery of physical education and physical activity in their schools and communities.
a The Cooper Institute.
Kenneth H
KH
Cooper
b Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Jayne D
JD
Greenberg
c The University of Texas at Austin.
Darla M
DM
Castelli
d University of North Texas.
Mitch
M
Barton
d University of North Texas.
Scott B
SB
Martin
d University of North Texas.
James R
JR
Morrow
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Barriers; health; strategy; youth