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Article: Prevalence and correlates of physical fitness testing in U.S. schools--2000.(Measurement and Evaluation)(School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000)(Report)
- Article from:
- Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
- Article date:
- June 1, 2008
- Author:
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Because of the perceived lack of youth physical fitness and/or concerns for increased obesity, physical education teachers are interested in youth fitness and physical activity levels. Statewide mandates are being developed that require school-based teachers to complete physical fitness testing. Data from the nationally representative School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000 were analyzed to investigate the prevalence of fitness testing and the professional characteristics of fitness test users. Data were collected with teachers of either randomly selected classes in elementary schools and randomly selected required physical education courses in middle/junior high ...
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