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The article presents information on the efforts made in creating interest for physical education among young students in the U.S. The American Medical Association constantly points to the importance of the fitness of youth through its various publications and in its convention topics. The American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation has taken an important leadership role in the improvement of the fitness of youth. Teacher training institutions have upgraded their programs to better prepare their graduates for conditions they will meet. Testing is now receiving more attention than formerly. The American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation's "Youth Fitness Test," is now universally employed, and the national norms are quite current and readily available for comparison. Results of tests should be made known to students and to their parents. Self-testing is encouraged in the better programs. Television is contributing to new attitudes among students. Through it they observe exceptional performances in national and international sports events such as gymnastics, soccer and Olympic competition. Other news media are also stimulating interest in this field. |
