ERIC Number: ED671632
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jan-22
Pages: 134
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 978-0-85014-865-7
ISSN: ISSN-2755-9513
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Available Date: 0000-00-00
Physical Education at School and in Today's Society. Education and Human Development
Adilson Marques, Editor; Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, Editor; Katherine Meltzoff, Editor
IntechOpen
This book emphasizes the role of physical education in shaping individuals and society, extending beyond movement to promote holistic well-being -- physical, mental, and emotional. In an era of sedentary lifestyles and digital distractions, the book emphasizes the urgent need for physical education to cultivate lifelong habits that foster health and resilience in schools and society. Highlighting schools as foundational spaces for developing motor skills, teamwork, and discipline, the book demonstrates how these values impact broader societal contexts. It also tackles modern-day challenges, advocating for innovative approaches to physical activity to address these issues. The book offers a comprehensive resource combining theory and practical strategies by integrating insights from educators, researchers, and practitioners. It aims to empower teachers, policymakers, and parents to embrace physical education's transformative potential for fostering healthier, more resilient future generations.
Descriptors: Physical Education, Life Style, Health Promotion, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries, Health Education, Teacher Leadership, Culturally Relevant Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Well Being, Physical Education Teachers, Psychomotor Skills, Evaluation
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Publication Type: Books; Collected Works - General
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Audience: Teachers; Policymakers; Parents
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Portugal; Africa; Middle East
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