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Peer reviewedHeston, Melissa L. – Physical Educator, 1983
Physical education teachers can help obese children develop effective movement patterns while encouraging an active lifestyle. Teachers should be familiar with: (1) the impact of obesity on children's physical and mental health; (2) the importance of exercise for weight control; and (3) implications for the physical education program. (PP)
Descriptors: Aerobics, Childhood Needs, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
