Physical inactivity has reached pandemic levels, with serious consequences for health at every stage of life. This influential report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) examines how schools can serve as a critical setting for reversing this trend. The book provides a comprehensive review of the role physical activity and education play in supporting children's physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
Drawing on the latest research, the committee offers clear recommendations to improve policies and programmes that promote daily movement in school environments—before, during, and after class. With a focus on equity, systems thinking, and lifelong health, this report is an essential guide for educators, policymakers, and anyone invested in the well-being of the next generation.
Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
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