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social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > health policy, public health, and health education > physical activity guidelines and recommendations
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physical activity guidelines and recommendations  

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  • Promotion of physical activity has been a recognized and resourced goal of some major elements of American society for many decades, including the education and community recreation sectors. Physical education has been an institution in American schools since the late 19th century, and since the mid-20th century, most communities have provided physical activity and sports programs through publicly funded recreation commissions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Physical Activity Guidelines and Recommendations]

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