ERIC Number: EJ1389545
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
EISSN: EISSN-2168-3816
Islam and Youth Physical Activity in the United States: 20-Year Update and Implications for Physical Educators
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v94 n5 p52-58 2023
Islam supports participation in regular physical activity for health. However, various contextual factors related to the school setting, and traditional physical education curriculum and instruction may hinder full student engagement. The article's purposes are to: (1) provide an update on and implications of research conducted with US Muslim youth on school and out-of-school physical activity; and (2) provide practical suggestions for how physical educators can create an education setting that optimizes their Muslim students' engagement.
Descriptors: Islam, Muslims, Physical Activity Level, Health Behavior, Physical Education, Learner Engagement, Student Participation, Student Needs, Religious Cultural Groups, Equal Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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