Physical Education and its Role in School Health Promotion
- 1 December 1987
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of School Health
- Vol. 57 (10), 445-450
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1746-1561.1987.tb03191.x
Abstract
In this article, the authors promote the concept of health-oriented physical education, discuss professional standards, examine the current status of physical education programs, and discuss trends affecting physical education. Recommendations to make physical education more effective are provided.Keywords
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