Why is Physical Education so IMPORTANT?
Benefits of Physical Education:
1. Increased Physical Fitness -According to a 1995 American Heart Association report, children five years and older should have 30 minutes a day of at least moderate physical activity (walking briskly, for example), and 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity (such as running or playing basketball) at least three times a week.
2. Improved Attention and Better Behaviors -
Many studies show that moderate to vigorous exercise improves attention, both in children and adults. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are typically less "hyper" in class if they have regular physical exercise. Regular exercise is a safe and effective treatment for mild degrees of depression, and it also seems to boost the mood of people who aren't depressed.
3. It exposes students to many new activities -
Exposure to a variety of different physical activities, such as swimming, running, gymnastics, and other sports, helps children discover the activities that most appeal to them. When students find an activity they enjoy doing, it is more likely they will be more active for a lifetime.
1. Increased Physical Fitness -
2. Improved Attention and Better Behaviors -
Many studies show that moderate to vigorous exercise improves attention, both in children and adults. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are typically less "hyper" in class if they have regular physical exercise. Regular exercise is a safe and effective treatment for mild degrees of depression, and it also seems to boost the mood of people who aren't depressed.
3. It exposes students to many new activities -
Exposure to a variety of different physical activities, such as swimming, running, gymnastics, and other sports, helps children discover the activities that most appeal to them. When students find an activity they enjoy doing, it is more likely they will be more active for a lifetime.