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Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

 Issue: March 2004

Career Fitness Training for High School Physical Education
Erin Reilly & Julia A. Karlstad

Abstract:
Physical education can contribute to the career readiness and development needs of students by providing them with training to meet the physical fitness standards required for many occupations. A course for career fitness training could prepare students for the fitness requirements of careers in law enforcement, firefighting, and the military. This article discusses how through such a course, students could contextualize their learning in a new way, which could lead to greater engagement and motivation in physical education classes.

Article category: Curriculum