%0 Journal Article %T The World Health Organisation's Rationale for Physical Activity: a Philosophical Critique %A Andrew Bloodworth %A %A Mike McNamee %J Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research %@ 1899-4849 %D 2009 %I %R 10.2478/v10141-009-0004-2 %X The World Health Organisation's rationale for physical activity draws heavily on scientific evidence regarding disease and obesity. Greater philosophical reflection on such concepts, along with a recognition that supposed scientific facts are rarely value-free, allow for a more positive and considered argument for physical activity and its benefits. Olympism, Olympic culture, sports education, pedagogy of sport %K well-being %K health %K disease %K obesity %U http://versita.metapress.com/content/003j536816450647/?p=ebd4d0dcdf994c0a9183759af4fd7ae5&pi=3