Physical education plays a crucial role in educating the whole student. While research supports the significance of movement in educating both the mind and body, many education systems do not require physical education in their programs. Physical education contributes directly to the development of physical capability and fitness, while helping students to make educated choices, and giving them the ability to understand the value of living an active lifestyle. The advantages of athleticism can affect both academic studies and the physical activity patterns of students. The healthy, physically active student will be more likely to remain academically motivated, alert, and successful. In the preschool and elementary years, cognitive development
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Children learn through a diversity of modalities (e.g., tactile, physical, visual), and teaching academic theories through the physical modality may please certain children’s kinesthetic intelligences. John F. Kennedy once said, "Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” Therefore, when the subject matter constructs are related to each domain of learning, the depth of learning increases. Research has demonstrated that children engaged in daily athleticism show incredible motor fitness, academic performance, and attitude towards school versus their classmates. For example, in a study conducted by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), they discovered that 11 out of 14 studies found “one or more positive associations between physical education and indicators of cognitive skills and attitudes, academic behavior, and/or academic achievement” (“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”). Physical education also offers opportunities for self-expression, problem solving, and socialization. For instance, in elementary school, children acquire knowledge through the physical exploration of their environment (Butler). A child’s brain can develop more quickly and completely with the assistance of physical interaction in their environment. Exemplary physical education programs facilitate the exploration of movement to enhance knowledge. …show more content…
Regular physical activity not only provides endless advantages, but it also ultimately limits incapacity during the adult years. Physical education can also serve as a means of assisting students in developing knowledge, attitudes, motor skills, behavioral skills, and confidence — all of which are significant to a healthy lifestyle. These outcomes allow students to make educated decisions and choices about living a physically active lifestyle, and also prepares them to maintain these lifestyles, which are important to the quality of
Children learn through a diversity of modalities (e.g., tactile, physical, visual), and teaching academic theories through the physical modality may please certain children’s kinesthetic intelligences. John F. Kennedy once said, "Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” Therefore, when the subject matter constructs are related to each domain of learning, the depth of learning increases. Research has demonstrated that children engaged in daily athleticism show incredible motor fitness, academic performance, and attitude towards school versus their classmates. For example, in a study conducted by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), they discovered that 11 out of 14 studies found “one or more positive associations between physical education and indicators of cognitive skills and attitudes, academic behavior, and/or academic achievement” (“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”). Physical education also offers opportunities for self-expression, problem solving, and socialization. For instance, in elementary school, children acquire knowledge through the physical exploration of their environment (Butler). A child’s brain can develop more quickly and completely with the assistance of physical interaction in their environment. Exemplary physical education programs facilitate the exploration of movement to enhance knowledge. …show more content…
Regular physical activity not only provides endless advantages, but it also ultimately limits incapacity during the adult years. Physical education can also serve as a means of assisting students in developing knowledge, attitudes, motor skills, behavioral skills, and confidence — all of which are significant to a healthy lifestyle. These outcomes allow students to make educated decisions and choices about living a physically active lifestyle, and also prepares them to maintain these lifestyles, which are important to the quality of