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Graduates of curricular in the exercise and sport sciences find careers almost exclusively in private fitness clubs working with young adults.

James Naismith designed the symbol of spirit, mind, and body for the Young Men’s Christian Association.

Since most individuals continue their participation once they begin to exercise, adherence to physical activity is not an issue.

Historically in the United States, many opposed competitive sports for females because they believed that competitive sports would be physically and emotionally harmful to females.

Movement education focuses on the developmental readiness of a child to learn through problem solving and guided discovery.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires the development of an Individualized Education Program for every child with special needs, including specifically for physical education.

The new physical education focused on play, sports, games, and natural, outdoor activities.

According to Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments Act, boys and girls can be separated in physical education classes when contact sports are taught.

The Amateur Athletic Union dominated the selection of athletes who represented the United States in the Olympic Games until the passage of the 1978 Amateur Sports Act.

Women physical educators in the early 1900s favored sport competitions for college women.