Should club sports count toward physical education requirements in high school? Students think so

COLUMBUS, Ohio — High school students who play club sports and other athletics outside of school may soon be able to skip physical education class under a proposal at the Ohio Statehouse. House Bill ...
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Physical Education Requirements Questioned for Student-Athletes

Studies suggest that physical education curricula can provide health benefits to students, and the Institute of Medicine even recommends schools provide at least 60 minutes a day of ...
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Educating the Student Body: Taking Physical Activity and Physical Education to School

Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health outcomes across the life span. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ...