The National Center for Cultural Competence at Georgetown University defines culture as “an integrated pattern of human behavior which includes thoughts, communications, languages, practices, beliefs, values. , the customs, courtesies, rituals, manners of interacting and the roles, relationships and behaviors expected of a racial, ethnic, religious or social group; and the ability to pass on the above to subsequent generations (“NCCC: Curricula Enhancement Module Series”). is an important factor in determining who a person is and what they like. Culture tells us how to dress, how to speak, influences what we believe and also influences our role in society. So what is the connection between physical activity and culture? showed that levels of physical activity or physical inactivity are consistent among members of the same cultural background. For example, children of non-Caucasian racial origin have a higher risk of being overweight than children of Caucasian origin (“Influence of race, ethnicity). and Culture on Childhood Obesity: Implications for Prevention and Treatment" 2212). Many cultures rely on physical activity in their daily lives to survive. Therefore, these cultures participate in much greater physical activity than most cultures in developed countries Physical activity can be a way for members of a culture to bond with other members, effectively strengthening the cohesion of cultures If physical activity is integrated into actions. and rituals of a culture, then that culture reaps the benefits Cultures that do not strategically involve adequate amounts of physical activity are now exposed to the disadvantages The types of physical activity required of a... ... middle of paper ......Works cited Afghanistan: Weight of the world. Director Brent E. Huffman. PBS, September 23, 2014. “Influence of race.” , ethnicity and culture on childhood obesity: implications for prevention and treatment. » Diabetes Care 31.11 (2008): 1-11. No recording. Internet. April 26, 2014. Kenya: Run Lonyah Run. Perf. Lornah Kiplagat. Frontline/World, March 24, 2004. Web. April 26, 2014. “NCCC: Curriculum Improvement Module Series.” » NCCC: Curriculum Improvement Module Series. Np, and Web. April 26, 2014. .The Tarahumara - A hidden tribe of superathletes born to run. Np and Web. .