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Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance


Issue: September 2012

Making It Happen
Judith Rink, Feature Editor

Abstract: The articles in this feature described a staff development program designed to certify physical education teachers to be directors of physical activity (DPAs) and the role of the DPA in implementing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). A CSPAP, with professionals trained to conduct the program, can play a major and effective part in ensuring that students not only get the physical activity they need during the school day but that they begin to develop a physically active lifestyle. This conclusion to the two-part feature provides suggestions for how to make it an important program in all schools in the face of major economic problems and continuing emphasis on academic performance.