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Direct linkWallhead, Tristan L.; Buckworth, Janet – Quest, 2004
Physical education can be a powerful influence on promoting youth physical activity (PA). This review describes correlates of youth PA, examines how these factors have been targeted in physical education (PE) based interventions, and makes suggestions for PE pedagogy to promote PA. Perceived physical competence, enjoyment of PA, intention, direct…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Student Motivation, Role of Education
Thomas, Katherine Thomas – Quest, 2004
The public health burden of obesity, overweight, and physical inactivity suggests schools be actively involved in prevention and treatment. Schools were challenged to take action by the Surgeon General in 2001. Few resources have been allocated to support the schools and in the presence of budget and high stakes testing pressure, resources are…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Public Health
