Author:
Dr. Rohan Fernandes ,Ms. Rekha Gopal
Abstract
Physical education (PE) plays a crucial role in promoting lifelong fitness and health literacy among students. With rising concerns about sedentary lifestyles and increasing rates of obesity, the design of PE curricula has become paramount in fostering healthy habits and attitudes towards physical activity. principles and strategies for developing PE curricula that prioritize lifelong fitness and health literacy. the importance of PE in promoting physical, mental, and social well-being. It then explores the concept of lifelong fitness and its implications for PE curriculum design, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional sports and activities. Next, the paper discusses the integration of health literacy into the PE curriculum, including topics such as nutrition, exercise physiology, and personal wellness.
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