Notwithstanding the contributions of a few policy experts, overall physical education is
constrained by policy illiteracy and neglect. A brief historical perspective on physical …

Purpose: Despite being linked with motivationally supportive instruction, little research has
investigated antecedents to physical educators' psychological need satisfaction. This study …

Sedentary behaviors contribute to the obesity epidemic in this country and physical
educators can play an important role in the battle to improve the quality of life of our citizens …

Wellness Weeks are designed to get schools started with a total school approach to promote
healthy lifestyles and are consistent with the goals of programs such as Let's Move! Active …

Professionals have called upon schools in the United States to be instrumental in
addressing the health and wellness of our nation's youth in an era of growing childhood …

Tackling inactivity among young people of this country is more vital than ever. As a result,
physical educators must generate increasing levels of respect within the education …