Obesity Causes Physical Inactivity: A Forrest Plump Parody on Programs and Instruction

Abstract

As evident by papers in this Special Section, there are diverse people characteristics (some visible, some not) that limit children and adolescents from engaging actively during physical education (PE) and sport sessions. This is prominent when programs and sessions are delivered in a “traditional” manner. A frequently occurring visible condition is overweight/obesity. This short paper summarizes the worldwide importance of physical activity and uses a fictional character (Forrest Plump) to provide a parody about how obesity may inhibit active engagement in school and sport programs. It concludes with suggestions relevant to the IOHSK membership.