Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students 8th Edition by Paul W. Darst
ISBN 10: 0321934938
ISBN 13: 9780321934932
This exciting new edition of Dynamic Physical Education
for Secondary School Students continues to reflect the
national concern for public health. The activity habits of
middle and high school students have continued to receive
attention from a wide range of health professionals, agencies,
and experts. From top governmental agencies to state
and local school boards, the physical activity of young
people in the United States is being scrutinized; physical
education programs are receiving national attention and
many practitioners continue to call for major reforms in
how and what physical education professionals offer students.
We continue to maintain that physical education
should be a basic component in every student?s daily life
and educational plan. Youth inactivity is a major problem
that does not always receive the attention it deserves
because of an often stronger focus from schools on issues
related to being overweight, rather than being inactive.
This revision focuses on not only increasing the activity
level of all students in physical education, but also
promoting activity both inside and out of the school site,
in culturally diverse settings, and with students of varying
abilities. Because there are many factors that influence
young people?s activity levels and lifestyles, we have focused
this edition on delivering knowledge, developing
positive attitudes, and increasing the desire for daily
physical activity in all students.
