The Importance of Physical Education in Elementary Schools By: Stephanie Burlison Christie Gayheart EDU 290 9/27/11
2. -Students gain knowledge of strategies that help them learn
the performance of physical activities, and demonstrate the motor
skills and movements that are needed to do a physical
workout.
-It allows children to maintain a level of physical fitness to
improve their health and performance.
-Students demonstrate knowledge of sociological and psychological
concepts.
3. Affects Obesity has on Organs in a Childs Body
The Brain:
-Double vision
-Headaches
Blood Vessels and Heart:
-High cholesterol
-High blood pressure
Digestive Tract:
-Gallstones
-Fatty liver
Lungs:
-Breathing problems
-Asthma
-Sleeping disorders
Bones and Joints:
-Flat Feet
-Pain in knees, hips, feet, etc.
4. Physical Education in Elementary School
Physical Education in elementary schools emphasize the way in which
children interact with others, the depth perception of objects
moving and the speed they are going.
5. BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
If children start out exercising early in their lives it helps
build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
Exercising helps build muscle, controls weight, and reduces
fat.
Physical activity prevents high blood pressure.
6. Benefits of Physical Education
builds social skills
healthy bones
good for a childs health
need A break during school
concentration
a way of meeting friends
fightsobesity
gives children a positive outlook on life
longer life
reduces stress in children
lower risk of heart disease
7. Why is it so Important?
In school, academics are important, but it also healthy for
children to have some type of recess break or gym class.
Physical education classes exposes kids to new activities and
sports.
Whether it is just walking or playing tag, children should be
physically active.
8. The Declaration of the Rights of the Child
The Declaration of the Rights of the Child, enforced that children
have the right to play and have the right for recreation.It was
created by the United Nations in 1959.The Convention of Rights of
the Child, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in
1990, also quoted, the right to rest and leisure, to engage in play
and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child,
and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.
9. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR GIRLS
During girls early and teen years, girls build toward their peak
bone mass. If they are not physically active at a young age and
lack the development of having strong bones, it increases girls
risks of osteoporosis later in life.
10. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR BOYS
In young boys, it is important for them to be physically active so
they gain strong bones, muscles, and to prevent diabetes.
11. GAINS:
Flexibility
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Body Composition
12. Policy Recommendations for Schools
All elementary school children should have a physical education
class.
At the elementary grade levels, emphasis should be on student
learning of fundamental motor skills, activity- related knowledge,
and physical fitness.
Physical education programs should have a well-developed
curriculum.
Teachers should be properly trained to perform physical activity
curriculums.
School physical fitness testing should emphasize health-related
items. Testing should be on personal and social skills, motor
skills, physical activities, etc. This willhelp students set
personal goals and improve their self-efficacy for physical
activity.
13. Children should get at least an hour of physical activity each
day.
It helps kids focus more in school and prevents them from being
stressed.
Gym class is required in schools so that children stay fit and
healthy.
14. Organizations
Daily physical education is not only recommended by schools but
more than 20 national organizations including the American Academy
of Pediatrics, American Heart Association, Action for Healthy Kids,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Association
for State Boards of Education, and National Association for Sport
and Physical Education.
15. WORKS CITED
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/adoles.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-06-21-physical-education_N.htm
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