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Article: Should the physical education profession lobby to become a "core subject" when No Child Left Behind is amended?(Issues)
- Article from:
- JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
- Article date:
- February 1, 2006
- Author:
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Yes, the physical education profession should lobby to become a core subject when No Child Left Behind is amended. More attention to physical education and physical activity is needed because of the rising epidemic of obesity among youths in the United States and the dwindling of physical education programs in many areas of the country. If physical education were considered a core subject, it would help bring recognition to the field and make the public realize its importance. With this recognition, schools would be more accountable for what goes on in physical education classes and perhaps more money would be allotted to the programs so that adequate equipment could be ...
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