Myths or facts about body composition: beliefs of post-secondary students
Abstract
Teaching topics related to body composition in post-secondary physical and health education (PHE) is a source of discomfort for many teachers. Since a duality exists between the spheres of physical health and mental health in relation to this teaching, it becomes more contentious. Given the absence of specifically prescribed content on these subjects in primary and secondary curricula, and the omnipresence of misinformation on health in social networks, the present study aims to explore the knowledge held on these subjects by students entering post-secondary education as a first step in the search for appropriate pedagogical strategies. The results of a "myth or reality" questionnaire, administered to 243 new post-secondary students, revealed the heterogeneous quality of their knowledge. Conclusion is a series of suggestions for the future of PHE, with a view to enhancing overall public health.
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