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Publication Date: 2004
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Physical Activity for Children
Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, v17 n4 p10 Mar-Apr 2004
This article presents an excerpt from "Physical Activity for Children: A Statement of Guidelines for Children Ages 5-12 (2nd Edition)" by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. This excerpt outlines 4 guidelines in promoting age-appropriate physical activities for children with corresponding interpretations. Among other things, the guideline recommends children to participate each day in a variety of age-appropriate physical activities designed to achieve optimal health, wellness, fitness, and performance benefits. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Children, Physical Education, Guidelines, Physical Fitness, Child Health, Health Promotion, Wellness, Developmental Stages
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Language: English
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