Starting the Research Process

Paper Summary:

The paper summarizes and reviews the research article, "Pediatric Physical Activity and Fitness" by Anne Downs Mejiais, about the harms done to childhood fitness through the elimination of in-school Physical Education (PE) classes. The paper explains the focus of the article, why the author of the article thought it was an important topic to study, and the primary research question. The paper also explains and describes the studies referenced in the paper as well as the advantages of the approach taken by the author of the research.

Outline:
Part I: Comprehensive overview of the "Introduction" and "Literature Review"
Part II: Summary and answer of research questions

From the Paper:

"The author reviews such substantiated research to underline the fact that the idea that children are growing less fit and fatter is not simple media hysteria and that physical movement as well as diet has a role in this decline in childhood fitness. Furthermore, she feels there is an inaccurate culture assumption "that solely by virtue of their ages, children experience sufficient amounts of activity. Even very young children are at risk. In a recent report, it was found that only16% of kindergarten programs provide daily PE". In short, kids are no longer getting exercise simply by being kids."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Mejia, Anne Downs. (Jun 2005). "Pediatric Physical Activity and Fitness."Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal/ Retrieved 4 Aug 2007 at http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3953/is_200506/ai_n13643287/pg_1

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