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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > school systems, structures, and processes > sports and schools
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sports and schools  

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  • The significance of physical education in schools is still an issue of debate. In some countries, it has been substantially reduced—and in some cases completely eliminated—in response to budget concerns and pressures to improve academic test scores. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Sports and Schools]

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