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Direct linkBott, Timothy S.; Mitchell, Murray – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2015
Sedentary behaviors contribute to the obesity epidemic in this country and physical educators can play an important role in the battle to improve the quality of life of our citizens. Motor skill competency is a substantive factor in a person's decision to be active or not, and a quality physical education program can tip the balance in favor of…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Education, Elementary School Students, Psychomotor Skills
Download full textClark, Mary Kristen; Nwokah, Evangeline E. – American Journal of Play, 2010
Summer camps provide opportunities for children to experience play, pleasurable activities, and social interaction with other children of similar ages and interests and are an integral part of the modern-day American cultural landscape. The authors discuss the emergence of summer camps for children with special needs, the types of play activities…
Descriptors: Play, Summer Programs, Disabilities, Children
