Chapter 1 More and more individuals of all ages engage in physical activity, yet the number of overweight and obese individuals continues to rise.

Chapter 1

More and more individuals of all ages engage in physical activity, yet the number of overweight and obese individuals continues to rise. Discuss how professionals in physical education, exercise science and sport can continue to educate and find ways to engage people in physical activity in an attempt to combat the obesity crisis.

Chapter 3

For each of the Healthy People 2020 objectives for physical activity and fitness, recommendations based onThe Surgeon General's Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation, or the strategies suggested by thePhysical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report, provide specific examples of how school and non-school physical education, exercise science, and sport programs can help in their attainment.