Schools should make exercise 'core' subject, U.S. panel urges
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Xu Liangfan, 37, teaches a gym class at Banpo Primary School in Shengji county
Xu Liangfan, 37, teaches a gym class at Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 14, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 stud
Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Shengji county
Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway u
Xu Liangfan, 37, answers questions for a student at Banpo Primary School in Shengji county
Xu Liangfan, 37, answers questions for a student at Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 14, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school
