Physical Education Course Descriptions
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(6-8) -
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Title:
Physical Education - Kindergarten |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
00K
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is designed with both the psycho-motor, cognitive, and affective development of the children in mind. It focuses on the development of motor skills, strength, cardio-vascular fitness, aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and flexibility while the student is involved in activities that develop creative thinking, problem solving, and appropriate social behavior. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and fitness that will empower them to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
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Title:
Health - Kindergarten |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
00K
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will enable students to learn that health and wellness is related to their levels of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being. |
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Title:
Physical Education - Grade 1 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
01
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is designed with both the psycho-motor, cognitive, and affective development of the children in mind. It focuses on the development of motor skills, strength, cardio-vascular fitness, aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and flexibility while the student is involved in activities that develop creative thinking, problem solving, and appropriate social behavior. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and fitness that will empower them to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
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Title:
Health - Grade 1 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
01
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will enable students to learn that health and wellness is related to their levels of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being. |
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Title:
Physical Education - Grade 2 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
02
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is designed with both the psycho-motor, cognitive, and affective development of the children in mind. It focuses on the development of motor skills, strength, cardio-vascular fitness, aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and flexibility while the student is involved in activities that develop creative thinking, problem solving, and appropriate social behavior. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and fitness that will empower them to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
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Title:
Health - Grade 2 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
02
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will enable students to learn that health is related to their levels of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being. |
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Title:
Physical Education - Grade 3 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
03
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is designed with both the psycho-motor, cognitive, and affective development of the children in mind. It focuses on the development of motor skills, strength, cardio-vascular fitness, aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and flexibility while the student is involved in activities that develop creative thinking, problem solving, and appropriate social behavior. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and fitness that will empower them to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
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Title:
Health - Grade 3 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
03
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will enable students to discover that health, safety, physical education, and wellness are important ingredients in the overall well-being of their everyday lives. |
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Title:
Physical Education - Grade 4 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
04
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is designed with both the psycho-motor, cognitive, and affective development of the children in mind. It focuses on the development of motor skills, strength, cardio-vascular fitness, aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and flexibility while the student is involved in activities that develop creative thinking, problem solving, and appropriate social behavior. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and fitness that will empower them to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
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Title:
Health - Grade 4 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
04
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will enable students to discover that health, safety, physical education, and wellness are important ingredients in the overall well-being of their everyday lives. |
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Title:
Physical Education - Grade 5 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
05
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is designed with both the psycho-motor, cognitive, and affective development of the children in mind. It focuses on the development of motor skills, strength, cardio-vascular fitness, aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and flexibility while the student is involved in activities that develop creative thinking, problem solving, and appropriate social behavior. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and fitness that will empower them to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
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Title:
Health - Grade 5 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
05
Length:
One Year
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will enable students to discover that health, safety, physical education, and wellness are important ingredients in the overall well-being of their everyday lives. |
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Title:
Physical Education - Grade 6 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
06
Length:
One Year
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
A variety of activities will be provided, including team and individual games and fitness training/testing, which promote mental, social, and physical well-being. Principles of exercise, fitness, and movement skills will also be addressed. |
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Title:
Health - Grade 6 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
06
Length:
One Year
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will enable students to learn that health and wellness is related to their levels of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being. |
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Title:
Physical Education - Grade 7 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
07
Length:
One Year
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
A variety of activities will be provided, including team and individual games and fitness training/testing, which promote mental, social, and physical well-being. Principles of exercise, fitness, and movement skills will also be addressed. |
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Title:
Physical Education - Grade 8 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
08
Length:
One Year
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
A variety of activities will be provided, including team and individual games and fitness training/testing, which promote mental, social, and physical well-being. Principles of exercise, fitness, and movement skills will also be addressed. |
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Title:
Health - Grade 8 |
Course #:
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| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
09
Length:
One Year
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will enable students to learn that health and wellness is related to their levels of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being, and that informed choices are linked to improved health. |
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Title:
Health - Grade 9 |
Course #:
9855 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
09
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course addresses national and state health standards in the areas of growth and development, health skills, first aid, safety, alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, fitness, and nutrition |
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Title:
Health |
Course #:
9855 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
09
Length:
one Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is divided into the following units: Stress Theory and Management; Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs; Human Development; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Safety and First Aid. Health incorporates Pennsylvania Department of Education goals, National Health Standards and Mifflin County School District Essential Skills objectives to promote students who are: knowledgeable in the various academic aspects of health, self-directed lifetime learners, and strategic thinkers. |
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Title:
Developing Personal Fitness |
Course #:
0815 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
09, 10
Length:
One Year
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is designed to help students identify the what, why, and how of exercise, and to guide them toward personal lifetime exercise and fitness. In addition, a variety of activities will be provided, including team games, individual sports and fitness training/testing. |
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Title:
Understanding Personal Fitness |
Course #:
9815 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
09, 10
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will include a theory application program entitled Fitness For Life designed to help students identify the what, why and how of exercise, and to guide them toward personal lifetime exercise and fitness. In addition, a variety of activities will be provided including: team games, individual sports, fitness training/testing, aerobics, and adventure learning skills. |
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Title:
Strength & Conditioning I |
Course #:
1870 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
3 da. per cycle
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
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Title:
Strength & Conditioning I |
Course #:
1870 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
3 days per cycle
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is designed to offer our students an elective that goes beyond the basic physical education courses. This activity will provide our students with the opportunity to improve self-esteem, self - concept, and expose them to lifelong activity for fitness. Class activities will include strength training, agilities, plyometrics, flexibility, coordination, balance, and safety awareness. Students will be assessed on exercise and spotting techniques, adherence to safety rules and procedures, overload principles, progression, and specificity. |
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Title:
Advanced Strength & Conditioning |
Course #:
1871 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
3 da. per cycle
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
Strength & Conditioning I |
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Description:
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Title:
Strength & Conditioning II |
Course #:
1871 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
3 days per cycle
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
Strength & Conditioning I or Weightlifting |
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Description:
This course is a continuation of Strength & Conditioning I. Many of the same activities will be reinforced and more advanced training methods will be introduced. Students will participate in and also help develop the training programs. Students will gain an understanding through research and experience of effective athletic training programs. |
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Title:
Maintaining Fitness |
Course #:
1810/1820 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will emphasize lifetime sports to develop useful and desirable skills to serve as a basis for leisure-time activities. Guided experiences in a wide variety of meaningful and challenging activities and a realization of the importance of leisure-time activities following graduation as a means of physical fitness in future years will be offered. |
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Title:
Fitness for Life - Girls |
Course #:
2820 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
A. Introduction of: Life time sports to develop useful and desirable skills to serve as a basis for leisure-time activities.
B. Development of: Analytical thinking and judgment through guided experiences in a wide variety of meaningful and challenging activities; a sense of individual responsibility for acceptable behavior involving life time activities; a realization of the importance of leisure-time activities following graduation as a means of physical fitness in future years. |
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Title:
Fitness for Life - Boys |
Course #:
2810 |
| Subject/s:
Health, Safety, and Physical Education |
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Grade/s:
11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
A. Introduction of: Life time sports to develop useful and desirable skills to serve as a basis for leisure-time activities.
B. Development of: Analytical thinking and judgment through guided experiences in a wide variety of meaningful and challenging activities; a sense of individual responsibility for acceptable behavior involving life time activities; a realization of the importance of leisure-time activities following graduation as a means of physical fitness in future years. |
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