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Article: The physical education teacher as school activity director: physical educators' knowledge and training qualify them to play a leading role in promoting school wellness.(Stepping up to the Plate: Physical Educators as Advocates for Wellness Policies--Part 1)
- Article from:
- JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
- Article date:
- May 1, 2007
- Author:
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Nearly half of youths between the ages of 12 and 21 are not vigorously active on a regular basis (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000). If the educational setting is to play a role in meeting national health objectives for youths, the school environment needs to promote opportunities for physical activity. Hence, the purpose of this article is to help physical education teachers to start a comprehensive physical activity program that reflects effective teaching practices, such as increased engagement during physical education and student accountability, and that emphasizes contemporary practices such as instant activity, modified games, active recess, ...