Physical Education and its Role in School Health Promotion
Russell R. Pate
Russell R. Pate, PhD, Dept. of Physical Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208
Search for more papers by this authorCharles B. Corbin
Charles B. Corbin, PhD, Dept. of Health and Physical Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287
Search for more papers by this authorBruce G. Simons-Morton
Bruce G. Simons-Morton, EdD, MPH, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77550
Search for more papers by this authorJames G. Ross
James G. Ross, MS, Macro Systems, Inc., 8630 Fenton St., Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Search for more papers by this authorRussell R. Pate
Russell R. Pate, PhD, Dept. of Physical Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208
Search for more papers by this authorCharles B. Corbin
Charles B. Corbin, PhD, Dept. of Health and Physical Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287
Search for more papers by this authorBruce G. Simons-Morton
Bruce G. Simons-Morton, EdD, MPH, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77550
Search for more papers by this authorJames G. Ross
James G. Ross, MS, Macro Systems, Inc., 8630 Fenton St., Silver Spring, MD 20910.
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ABSTRACT: In this article, the authors promote the concept of health-oriented physical education, discuss professional standards, examine the current status of physical education programs, and discuss trends affecting physical education. Recommendations to make physical education more effective are provided.
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