Highlights

· Survey return rates of 72 % for the combined middle/high school sample were the highest in the ten history of similar survey efforts. · Required Health Education o Ninety-six percent respondents reported that health education was required in their school. o Eighty-nine percent of respondents stated the required health education was taught in combination with physical education. o Fifty-six percent of respondents reported that students took three required health education courses in their school. · Health Education Coordination o Nearly one-half (46%) of respondents stated that coordination was the responsibility of a health education teacher. o Sixty-four percent of respondents reported the existence of such advisory groups at their schools. · Physical Education and Physical Activity Program