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Evidence Based Practices In Education

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Physical Activity and Child Health First, let’s all understand the high-level educational research supporting the need for children’s physical activity. In fact, we have been conducting research studies on the impact of physical activity and child health dating back to the early 1900s.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

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There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Body Composition: Body composition refers to the proportion of fat and non-fat mass in your body.

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Personalized System of Instruction in Physical Education

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student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Personalized system of instruction has been proven to be an effective method of teaching and learning within courses focusing on health-related fitness and weight training. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 82 (5), 46–54.