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Physical Education

RAND research on physical education, including health and nutrition education in primary schools, evaluates outcomes related to obesity as well as its effectiveness in reducing high-risk behavior in youth.

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A More Physically Active Population Could Increase GDP by Billions
Exercise affects workplace performance, longevity, and the economy. If people walked just an extra 15 minutes each day, the world economy could grow by about $100 billion a year. Gains are attributed to improved productivity and reduced mortality rates, sick leave, and health care costs.
Nov 5, 2019
Journal Article
Facility Provision in Elementary Schools: Correlates with Physical Education, Recess, and Obesity
The objectives were to: (1) document correlations among facility provision (availability and adequacy) in elementary schools, child sociodemographic factors, and school characteristics nationwide; and (2) investigate whether facility provision
Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article
School Playgrounds Untapped Resource in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
School playgrounds and athletic facilities can be important tools in the fight against childhood obesity, but many are locked and inaccessible to children on weekends — especially in poor and minority neighborhoods.
Apr 30, 2007
News Release
School Playgrounds and Athletic Facilities Are an Untapped Resource in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
April 19, 2007 news release: RAND Study Finds School Playgrounds and Athletic Facilities Are an Untapped Resource in Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
Apr 19, 2007
Journal Article
Availability of High School Extracurricular Sports Programs and High-Risk Behaviors
Opportunities for participation in high school extracurricular sports are limited. Future studies should test whether increased opportunities will increase physical activity and impact the increasing overweight problem in youths.
Jan 1, 2007
News Release
Los Angeles Residents Like Their Parks, but Are Most Likely to Use Those Close to Home
RAND news release: Los Angeles Residents Like Their Parks, but Are Most Likely to Use Those Close to Home
Feb 1, 2006
Journal Article
Physical Education in Elementary School and Body Mass Index: Evidence from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study
The authors examined the effect of physical education instruction time on body mass index (BMI) change in elementary school.
Jan 1, 2004

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