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Physical activity, obesity, and the academic achievement gap in minority children.(Research Works)(Report)
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JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation &Dance
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August 1, 2008
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Two of the most serious issues faced by society today are the obesity epidemic affecting youths and the academic achievement gap that exists between African American and Hispanic students compared to white and Asian American students. To address the latter problem, Congress implemented No Child Left Behind (NCLB), an effort to focus in-school and after-school programming on basic literacy skills. Unfortunately, pressures to meet standards have inadvertently resulted in the reduction in physical activity time and structured physical education programs for many children. Consequently, NCLB may have unintentionally neutralized a potential asset in the ...
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