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February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A new policy was set in place in 2009, adopted by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) after audits revealed that the district was not enforcing physical education (PE) minute requirements.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The association between PE polices at the district and school level, as well as the overall PE environment, and PE and recess time is addressed in this study.
November 22, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
September 25, 2009 | Issue Brief
Kids who are active and fit tend to perform better in the classroom.
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
School fitness attainment is found to be an indicator of schools performing higher academically.
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Trained observers and physical education teachers provide insight into areas of concern and opportunities to improve fitness testing.
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Kenneth Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., founder of the Cooper Institute, creator of the FITNESSGRAM® test battery, calls for quality physical education programs.
September 22, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
November 8, 2007 | Issue Brief
Physical education, physical activity and academic performance.
March 24, 2011 | Program Result Report
Researchers at the Cooper Institute in Dallas report there are small but consistently positive associations between fitness and academic achievement.