G E T   P H Y S I C A L :   All of us need to help children increase the amount of time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity. This means that parents, coaches, teachers and others who influence youngsters need to become active role models and get children involved with regular participation in physical activity.

— Dr. Robert M. Malina,
Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas

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