Overweight Children and Physical Education.

Ward, Dianne S.

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ERIC Number: EJ278840

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Publication Date: 1983-Mar

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Overweight Children and Physical Education.

Ward, Dianne S.

Physical Educator, v40 n1 p28-32 Mar 1983

School physical education programs can be an invaluable source of information, support, and help for overweight children and adolescents. Such programs can stress the value of exercise and individually designed fitness plans and emphasize nutrition in weight control. Basic elements for designing such programs are discussed. (PP)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Nutrition Instruction, Obesity, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Physical Health, Prevention, Student Needs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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