The Role of Physical Educators in Addressing the Needs of Students Who Are Overweight and Obese
Overview & Synopsis
The high rates of overweight and obesity continue to be a major health concern in the United States. Teachers and teacher training programs too often overlook students who are overweight and obese and their experiences in physical education. This article reviews literature on the perceptions of overweight students regarding physical education and offers suggestions for the design and implementation of quality learning experiences that can better meet the needs of overweight students.
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Document Information
| Document Title | The Role of Physical Educators in Addressing the Needs of Students Who Are Overweight and Obese |
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| Author / Organization | Stewart, Gregory L., Webster, Collin A. |
| Subject & Discipline | Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Role |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2018 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-264972 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |