Participation in high school physical education--United States, 1991-2003.(Special Report) From: Journal of School Health | Date: February 1, 2005| Author: Lowry, R.; Brener, N.; Lee, S.; Epping, J.; Fulton, J.; Eaton, D. | COPYRIGHT 2005 American School Health Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Physical education (PE) can increase student participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity (1) and help high school students gain the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to engage in lifelong physical activity. (2) Two national health objectives for 2010 are to (1) increase to [greater than or equal to] 50% the proportion of adolescents who participate in daily school PE (objective no. 22-9) and (2) increase to [greater than or equal to] 50% the proportion of adole...