The future

As they prepare for the future, physical educators must do the following:

· Provide themselves with the proper credentials to establish jurisdiction over their domain.

· Utilize technological advances to improve the delivery system.

· Prepare for space and underwater living and for changes in our society.

· Become a positive role model for a fit and healthy lifestyle, so that others will be favorably influenced to emulate this lifestyle.

· Help persons to become increasingly responsible for their own health and fitness.

· Recognize that individuals will live longer and become more fit and active in the years to come.

· Provide for all persons, regardless of age, skill, disabling condition, and socioeconomic background, throughout their lifespan.

· Remember that we are involved with the development of the whole person as a thinking, feeling, moving human being.

· Make a commitment to conduct high-quality programs that are sensitive to individual needs so that physical education and sport’s potential to enhance the health and quality of life for all people can be achieved.

3.2.1. Listen to the text “The Future”.

3.2.2. Write in your own words what physical educators must do as they prepare

for the future.

IV. Act out the dialogue below.

- I hear you have joined the Association for Fitness in Business.

- Exactly. There are many advantages to belonging to a professional organization.

- How can it succeed your career?

- Oh, AFB provides professional support and assistance in the development and promotion of quality health and fitness programs in business and to create an awareness of the benefits of maintaining a high level of fitness and health among employees.

- How interesting! Does the organization recommend certification standards for fitness personnel.

- It goes without saying! Besides AFB sponsors seminars, annual convention, and regional meetings for professionals.

- I wish I were a member of such organization!

V. Retell the oral topic:

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