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physical education

In most educational systems, physical education (PE), also called physical training (PT) or gym, is a course in the curriculum which utilizes the learning medium of large-muscle activities in a play or movement exploration setting. It is almost always mandatory for students in elementary schools, and often for students in middle schools and high schools.

Wikipedia and Wikis

Physical education - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_education

Other

Society of State Directors of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
http://www.thesociety.org/
International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education
http://www.aiesep.com
PE Central
http://www.pecentral.org
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
http://www.aahperd.org
PE 4 Life
http://www.pe4life.org
Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
http://www.cahperd.ca

Keywords and Synonyms

physical education, Physical Educators, Phys ed, Health/P.E., Gym class, Physical training, Physical education and training