The Importance of Physical Education By: Ryan Knaul Ages 12-80

Childhood Overweight & Obesity America is losing the fight against childhood inactivity and obesity. The childhood obesity rate has nearly tripled over the past 3 decades. Quality health and physical education can reverse this trend.

Reasons The increase of technology Children are raised in a fast food culture Children do not have confidence in physical skills

Schools Need Physical Education Educates the WHOLE CHILD Physical education provides structure and discipline Develop and enhance both physical and academic skills

Schools Need Physical Education Elementary School: physical activity enhances physical skills and cognitive development Middle School: physical activity builds self-esteem, which leads to more confidence in intellectual and physical ability High School: enhances social, cooperative, and cognitive skills

Schools Need Physical Education

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What P.E. Does for Students Improves physical fitness Enhances motor and manipulative skills Improves self-esteem Provides healthy physical activities Reduces stress Builds positive relationships among students

P.E. Improves Judgment May influence moral development Gives students leadership roles Allows students to collaborate with peers Increases self responsibility

Goals of Physical Education Include ALL students in activities Improve physical, social, and cognitive skills Promote a healthy and active lifestyle

Abilities in Physical Education Cognitive Creative Personal Social Physical

Physical Benefits of P.E. Develop motor skills Develop manipulative skills Develop fitness Decrease morbidity Disease prevention Physical Benefits of P.E.

Cognitive Benefits of P.E. Enhances students kinesthetic intelligence Students that participate in daily P.E. perform better academically. Have a better attitude towards school P.E. enhances social, self-expression, and problem solving skills.

Affective Benefits of P.E. Build self-esteem Enhances ability and confidence in performing motor skills Enhances feelings of well being and efficacy  Affective Benefits of P.E.

Elementary Physical Education Development of fundamental non-locomotor, locomotor, and manipulative skills Examples of skills: Balance, walk, run, skip, jump, catch, throw, and kick Elementary P.E. Activities: Cooperative learning, educational games, gymnastics, and dance.

Elementary Physical Education Children gain knowledge through physical activity Development of self-esteem Increases social ability Builds positive relationships with peers

Middle School Physical Education Opportunities to build socialization, goal setting, and leadership skills Increases self-esteem and psychological wellness Enhance fundamental movements

High School Physical Education Better understanding of health related fitness and physical fitness Refine and maintain physical skills Analyze the pros and cons of being physically active for life

High School Physical Education Understanding of the physiological, social- psychological, and mechanical components of physical activity Achieve self-realization Establish healthy and physically active attitudes.

P.E. Improves the Quality of Life Decreases chances of physical disabilities Enhances quality of life Increases psychological health Increases self-esteem Promotes being healthy and physically activate for a lifetime.

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