Physical Education

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The paper discusses the concern of educators that physical education is no longer perceived as important in schools and colleges today. This is confirmed by recent reports that various medical studies have shown that there is an increase in obesity among the youth, which is linked to the lack of physical exercise. The paper furthers highlights that this also emphasizes the relationship between social environment and its connection to being physically fit. The paper concludes by noting that reduced physical activity during childhood and adolescence represents a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and other diseases in adulthood.

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"These views are borne out by numerous studies. For example, in 1989 the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) issued a statement which, "...emphasized the importance of quality physical education programs in Michigan schools ....." ( Pivarnik and Pfeiffer) There have also been various national initiatives aimed at improving the state of student fitness by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations and bodies. These programs and studies also emphasize the importance of social environment and its relationship to physical fitness programs."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Drane, J. Wanzer; Paxton, Raheem J.; Valois, Robert F. Correlates of body mass index, weight goals, and weight-management practices among adolescents. Journal of School Health; 4/1/2004. November 13, 2007. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-117323451.html
• Pitetti K. H. Contribution of physical education and sport to health-related fitness in high school students. Journal of School Health; 1/1/2005. November 13, 2007. <http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-129354480.html>
• Pivarnik James M. and Pfeiffer Karin A. The Importance of Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents. Michigan Fitness Foundation. November 13, 2007. <http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:BWrp3p8wXNwJ:michiganfitness.org/Publications/documents/Adolescents.pdf+Pivarnik+James+M.+and+Pfeiffer+Karin+A.+The+Importance+of+Physical+Activity+for+Children+and+Adolescents.&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=uk>

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