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K-12 Education: School-Based Physical Education and Sports Programs

Categories: Athletics/Exercise,Children,Education

http://www.gao.gov/assets/590/588944.pdf

Physical activity is considered crucial in preventing or reducing childhood obesity.  This report reviews the status of opportunities for elementary and secondary school students to participate in physical education or sports activities and the challenges school face in providing such opportunities for students.   From the Government Accountability Office