They are aware of the benefits of exercise. There is a revolution going on as programs change from an emphasis on competitive team sports. These programs of the past were popular with athletes but disastrous for poorly skilled youngsters who were picked last when teams were chosen, humiliated during games, and publicly embarrassed when they failed the fitness tests year after year in front of their peers. We know this type of physical education did not work. Physical activity, declines dramatically with age during adolescence.
Female adolescents are much less physically active than male adolescents.
Assists them to understand that one doesn't have to be athletic to be physically active Assists them to understand the importance and benefits of becoming physically active for a lifetime. I sure don't. I will say rather more necessary because health is worth more than learning.