Physical Activity - A Critical Component of a Complete Education

The role of physical activity has always had a vital place in the Seventh-day Adventist philosophy of education. Adventist schools should continue to propagate the values of health promotion and healthful practices, which not only increase longevity but also enhance quality of life. An emphasis on physical activity and health is increasingly important in light of ominous trends toward physical inactivity, especially in today’s youth. Because of the importance of physical activity in a healthy lifestyle, physical education should receive more attention in Seventh-day Adventist schools. Implementing the new physical education paradigm lays the groundwork for lifelong fitness and enjoyment of physical activity, helps combat obesity and other diseases linked to a sedentary lifestyle, and will improve students’ quality of life. Physical education resources, national standards for physical education and teacher education, risk management issues, and safety recommendations are some of the topics presented and discussed.

Availability:
Free
Publication Date:
2011
Author:
Brian Sather
Publisher:
The Journal of Adventist Education
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Silver Spring, MD  20904-6600

Phone: 301 680 5069
Email: goffc@gc.adventist.org
URL: https://www.journalofadventisteducation.org/
Order Information:
Journal of Adventist Education, Volume 74, Issue 1
Subjects:
Language:
English
Resource Type:
Internet Resources; Published Articles & Papers
Resource Objective:
Administration & Leadership; Development & Training
Level:
Kindergarten-Tertiary
Audience:
Administrator / Leader, Teacher / Faculty
Religious Origin:
Seventh-day Adventist