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Race, ethnicity, and physical activity.(Parks and Recreation and the Surgeon General's Report)
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JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation &Dance
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January 1, 1999
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 1999 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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The 'Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General' clearly indicated that moderate physical activity is beneficial to the health of people regardless of race and ethnic origins. Thus, recreation professionals should consult with racial and ethnic minority groups when designing parks and recreational facilities. The data from the report can be employed to help eradicate the health differences among racial and ethnic groups.
It's a beautiful day at the park in a metropolitan area known for its racial and ethnic diversity. Imagine that all of the park's visitors represent the numbers, ages, colors, and cultures of the many different kinds of people who live in the city. ...
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