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    • Acknowledgements
      This page expresses gratitude towards expert reviewers, co-authors, and the student vetting team for their contributions to a digital textbook. Special recognition is given to Kristi Jensen for her guidance and to Brandi Hoffman for leading the project with grant support aimed at enhancing educational accessibility. Mentorship from Dr. Daheia Barr-Anderson is also acknowledged.
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      This page discusses "The Benefits of Physical Activity," by Eydie Kramer, edited by the University of Minnesota's School of Kinesiology, and is licensed for reuse under CC-BY. Feedback for course use is welcomed via email, and quiz questions associated with the text can be requested by faculty upon credential verification.

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