The Importance Of Physical Education In The School System

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2. PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM 2 Physical Education in the School System “All work with no play makes Jack a dull boy,” is a proverb that can be used to describe the importance of physical education in the education system. The research of the importance of physical education shows that movement is important in educating both the body and mind for whole students. It has been seen to contribute directly to student’s development of physical competence and fitness. Through PE, students make informed choices and understand the value of leading a lifestyle with active physical practices. For students, PE affects both their

PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM 3 obesity and is an intervention program that reduces obesity prevalence in countries among youths (Sanchez-Vaznaugh et al., 2012). Middle school students are individuals ready to experience wide varieties of applications of fundamental movements that includes traditional sports, adventurous activities (e.g., ropes, skiing, rock climbing), and leisure-oriented activities (like dancing, biking, roller-blading). Thus, they are capable of refining, applying and combining a variety of sport-related and lifetime skills and their rapid growth affects their interests, activity patterns, and choices. For high school students, PE leaves them with the decision-making responsibility regarding their health-related physical fitness. Besides, they conceptualize and understand how to maintain a health-related physical fitness level. Thus, PE helps these students maintain and refine their knowledge and skills for selecting activities they will use throughout their lives (Brissette, Wales, & O'Connell, 2013). The cognitive benefits associated with PE are in nurturing their kinesthetic challenges by looking at their modalities that are auditory, physical, visual, and tactile. Those engaging in PE show superior academic performance, motor fitness, and attitude towards school. Additionally, these activities offer unique opportunities concerning socialization, problem solving, self- expression, and conflict resolution. Through exploration of their

PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM 4 The affective benefits of PE include building self-esteem, and this is achieved through the appropriate levels of health-related fitness, which enhance well-being and efficacy feelings. Elementary school children performing physical activity have greater positive relations with their peers and social success and their explorations of movement capabilities contribute to feelings of accomplishment and joy. Middle school students engaging in PE are provided with unique opportunities for demonstrating socialization, leadership, and goal setting skills. Consistency is also evident to mood, self-esteem, and indices related to physiological well-being. For high school students, these activities help them be self-directed in selecting satisfying activities (Lounsbery et al., 2013). The quality of life is improved by performing physical activity. Through it, students develop attitudes, knowledge, behavioral skills, motor skills, and confidences essential in adopting and maintaining lifestyles filled with physical activity (Brissette, Wales, & O'Connell, 2013). It is through PE that some students become professional sportsmen and women and therefore, the activity changes their future by earning money through sports they enjoy and love doing. The arguments presented by other people about PE programs in schools is that it is a waste of time and resources, but essentially, all the programs and interventions of PE are for the good of students.