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Educating the Student Body
ence physical activity and physical education in the school environment. To 
frame its deliberations, the committee drew on its conceptual framework 
(see Figure 1-4 in Chapter 1) and closely examined the evidence base (see 
Appendix B for additional detail on the study methods).
RECOMMENDATIONS
The committee formulated recommendations in six areas: taking a 
whole-of-school approach, considering physical activity in all school- 
related policy decisions, designating physical education as a core subject, 
monitoring physical education and opportunities for physical activity in 
schools, providing preservice training and professional development for 
teachers, and ensuring equity in access to physical activity and physical 
education.