비만사회와 스포츠, 그리고 학교체육의 선진화

Abstract

Korea can be classified as an obese society, which developed from the problem of individual obesity to a social crisis. Since an obese society is a social problem which interacts with multiple social systems, this study seeks for solutions in the political, economic, social, educational, and cultural perspectives. This study suggests the rationales for advancement of physical education in schools and action plans, focusing on the educational viewpoint as a basic step to explore solutions for the problem of obesity in society. Physical education in schools is a predictor not only for students’ obesity but also for school violence and other educational problems, such it is an attractive educational asset and tool. In Korea, advancement is considered to be a future-oriented development of the society. Regarding the future growth in Korea, a variety of paradoxes in the educational reality exist. However, the advancement of an educational policy should be secured with stability. Advancement of physical education in schools provides educational evidence of preventing and solving the obesity problem of students. In case of the efficient alignment with advancements in sports for common people, it would be a meaningful basic step to maximize the preventive effects to control social obesity in students and adults. With respect to the tasks for the advancement of physical education in schools in preventing and solving the obesity problem of students, advancement of thinking should be prioritized, followed by a physical education class, which applies a clear sense of objective by the teachers. This method in combination with enjoyment is the most critical step for advancement. Finally, this study suggests implementing prevention programs against obesity by enhancing physical activities.