The promotion of physical and sports activities is increasingly seen as synonymous with health promotion. But are physical activities really that beneficial to young people’s health? And, beyond that, how do pushing oneself to the limit, taking risks, and seeking connection with others—all so central to adolescence—intersect with physical and sports activities? How do physical activities become opportunities for formative experiences for young people, allowing them to develop their relationship with their bodies, themselves, and others, from a health education perspective? This report attempts to answer these questions. The experts we consulted explain to what extent physical and sports activities can serve as tools for health education.[article excerpt]