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Carson, Russell L.; Magnotta, John; Lauer, Larry; Wetzel, Richard D.; Nguyen, Nhu; Morrison, Jaime; Kamla, Jim; Barnd, Sue; Whittingham, Michele; Dentino, Kathy; Lorenzi, David G. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2009
This article presents opinions/ideas of professionals when asked this question, "Do You Believe that Physical Education Teachers and Coaches Should Have to Pass a Physical Fitness Assessment as Part of Their Licensure or Certification Requirements?" The professionals share the pros and cons of having physical education teachers and coaches pass a…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Teacher Certification, Physical Education Teachers
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Nichols, Randall; Davis, Kathryn L.; McCord, Tim; Schmidt, Dave; Slezak, Alex M. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2009
The ever-rising rate of obesity and the need for increased physical activity for young children is well documented. Data suggests that today's youth are not participating in enough quality health-enhancing physical activity either in or outside of school. Heart rate monitors have been used by adult exercisers for many years to monitor and assess…
Descriptors: Metabolism, Physical Education, Obesity, Physical Activities
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Tarnus, Evelyne; Catan, Aurelie; Verkindt, Chantal; Bourdon, Emmanuel – Advances in Physiology Education, 2011
The maximal rate of O[subscript 2] consumption (VO[subscript 2max]) constitutes one of the oldest fitness indexes established for the measure of cardiorespiratory fitness and aerobic performance. Procedures have been developed in which VO[subscript 2max]is estimated from physiological responses during submaximal exercise. Generally, VO[subscript…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Physical Education, Obesity, Physical Activities
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Olvera, Norma; Kellam, Stephanie F.; Menefee, Kara; Lee, Jay; Smith, Dennis W. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2010
Childhood obesity affects children across all ages and genders. However, Latino children and adolescents are at an increased risk, with one out of three Latino children (ages 2-19) being classified as overweight. Physical inactivity is deemed a major factor contributing to the energy imbalance that leads to excess adiposity. The aims of this study…
Descriptors: Obesity, Hispanic Americans, Physical Activity Level, Children
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Ramstetter, Catherine L.; Murray, Robert; Garner, Andrew S. – Journal of School Health, 2010
Background: Recess is at the heart of a vigorous debate over the role of schools in promoting optimal child development and well-being. Reallocating time to accentuate academic concerns is a growing trend and has put recess at risk. Conversely, pressure to increase activity in school has come from efforts to combat childhood obesity. The purpose…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Obesity, Play, Child Health
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Shriver, Lenka H.; Harrist, Amanda W.; Hubbs-Tait, Laura; Topham, Glade; Page, Melanie; Barrett, Aimee – Journal of School Health, 2011
Background: Rural children are at a particular high risk for obesity. Given the importance of exercise in obesity and chronic disease prevention, this study evaluated the level and relationship between physical activity and fitness in a sample of rural third graders. The second purpose of the study was to determine potential differences in…
Descriptors: Muscular Strength, Obesity, Body Composition, Physical Activities
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Boyer, Luann K. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2011
In 2009, Colorado had the lowest rate of obesity and overweight in the United States with less than 20% of the adult population considered obese or overweight. The health implications are serious because being overweight and/or obese increases the risks for chronic diseases. As a consequence, the incidence of Type II diabetes in adults has tripled…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Education, Physical Activities, Nutrition Instruction
Costley, Kevin C.; Leggett, Timothy – Online Submission, 2010
The youth of today are faced with a big problem; they are becoming more obese every day. The time of children playing outside all day and being extremely active has been overtaken by the television and video games. The days of sitting down as a family and eating a good healthy meal has been replaced by the rush to the nearest fast food…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Obesity, Health Promotion, Nutrition
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Soukup, Gregory J., Sr.; Henrich, Timothy W.; Barton-Weston, Heather M. – ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, 2010
Texas (USA) public schools require high school students to take one year of physical education to graduate. However, students can meet this requirement by participating on a state sanctioned athletic team for a year. The Texas Education Agency states the physical education curriculum should teach affective attitudes and values that will encourage…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Athletes, Test Theory, High School Students
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Vander Schee, Carolyn – Philosophical Studies in Education, 2009
The "problem" of overweight and obesity among children and youth has received a tremendous amount of attention by government agencies, public health officials and within popular presses. The issue has been dubbed everything from a national epidemic to a global health crisis. Social policy solutions to the problem of overweight and…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, School Culture, Testing
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Jarrett, Olga; Waite-Stupiansky, Sandra – Young Children, 2009
The demise of recess in many elementary schools--and of outdoor play in general--is an issue of great concern to many members of the Play, Policy, and Practice Interest Forum. Most people remember recess as an important part of the school day. It was a time to be outdoors; to organize games; to play on the swings, slides, and other playground…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Obesity, Play, Heart Disorders
Mobilia-Jones, Karen – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This study examines the overall results of the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and the six fitness areas of the PFT, academic achievement, demographics and self perceptions and the potential impact on students' performance on the PFT. While academic expectations are increasing, the adolescent obesity rate is also increasing, producing a decline in the…
Descriptors: Report Cards, Physical Education, Obesity, International Schools
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Foley, John T.; Harvey, Stephen; Chun, Hae-Ja; Kim, So-Yeun – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2008
The purpose of this study was to examine the following: (a) the relationships among the latent constructs of fundamental motor skills (FMS), health-related physical fitness (HRF), and observed body fatness in South Korean adolescents with mental retardation (MR); (b) the indirect effect of fundamental motor skills on body fatness when mediated by…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Fitness, Body Composition
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Simpson, Cynthia G.; Gray, Jon P.; Waldrep, Staci; Gaus, Mark D. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2009
Children in the United States are less active and more overweight today than at any time in history, and there has been a dramatic increase in obesity. Obesity can lead to physical and psychological health issues. Many adults recognize the health issues that can stem from childhood obesity, but may not be aware of the clear implication of the…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Physical Fitness, Children
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Prusak, Keven; Wilkinson, Carol; Pennington, Todd; Graser, Susan Vincent – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2008
What would happen if every student in your class instantly became obese and then tried to play basketball? The extra weight would likely make them uncomfortable and less willing to move, run, and jump. They would probably also gain some empathy for the heavy kids in the class and would better understand the importance of staying in shape as they…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Obesity, Physical Education, Health Related Fitness
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