Killing PE is Killing Our Kids the Slow Way

In this article, the author discusses how physical education (PE) is being given less attention in schools, especially in the elementary level. The lack of physical activity is one of the reasons that lead to the increase in the number of obese children. School boards and administrators are making d...

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Academic Achievement
Academic Standards
Body Composition
Child Health
Children & youth
Departments
Educational Change
Educational Policy
Elementary Education
Elementary schools
Elementary Secondary Education
Evaluative Thinking
Federal Legislation
Middle School Students
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Nutrition
Obesity
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Academic Standards
Body Composition
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Educational Change
Educational Policy
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Evaluative Thinking
Federal Legislation
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Students
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Wellness
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