physical education: more than games

PHYSICAL EDUCATION:MORE THAN GAMESBy: Carina Chavez

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Many people believe that P.E. is a class just

for dodge ball, however, P.E. is the beginning step to living a healthy active lifestyle.

INTRODUCTION Why physical education is important? What the students will learn? How physical education can be brought into

the home?

WHY PHYSICAL EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT? Promotes academic learning Develops cooperation, teamwork, and

sportsmanship skill. Promotes a physically active lifestyle. Health benefits.

PROMOTES ACADEMIC LEARNING There is a direct link between mind and body. Physical activity can increase neuron

connections. Healthy students are better learners. Activity helps relieve stress creating a more

positive learning environment.

PROMOTING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Physical activity leads to improved grades

and standardized test scores.

This graph shows the direct correlation between physical activity and academic achievement.

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COOPERATION, TEAMWORK, AND SPORTSMANSHIP Many sports played are team sports. There are several team building activities

that deal with physical activity. Teaches students how to be team players.

PROMOTES PHYSICALLY ACTIVE LIFESTYLES Teaches students how to eat and live healthy. Teaches them about the dangers and effects

of drugs and alcohol. Gets them used to daily activity that will

benefit them for life.

HEALTH BENEFITS There are several health benefits including:

Helps control weight. Reduces the risk of developing diabetes. Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety. Promotes psychological well-being. Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease.

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WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN? Motor skills Nutrition Manipulative skills Health Non-manipulative skills Sportsmanship

PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS Physical activity Manipulative skills:

Throwing, catching, kicking, volleying Non-manipulative skills:

Turning, twisting, balancing, stretching Locomotor skills include:

Walking, running, jumping, hoping

COGNITIVE Health issues

Diabetes, heart disease Nutrition

Eating healthy, MyPyramid Living actively

FITT principle, working out Healthy living

Effects of smoking, drugs and alcohol

AFFECTIVE Sportsmanship Leadership Teamwork Working together

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE HOME Family activities Daily logs Technology Eating healthy

FAMILY ACTIVITIES Go on family walks after dinner. Family bike rides. Any outdoor activity can help people stay fit

and become closer to their families. Going to the pool. It’s fun and lots of

exercise.

DAILY LOGS Students can be assigned to keep a daily log

of physical activity that the teacher can then later assess.

Students will be motivated to exercise outside of class.

They can also help classmates by having a neighborhood game.

EATING HEALTHY AND TECHNOLOGY Parents can encourage kids to play Wii fit or

dance dance revolution. Parents and kids can cook healthy foods

together which will also encourage them to eat it.

Parents can also give their kids pedometers to track how many steps and challenge them to reach a certain number of steps.

HEALTH RISKS TODAY Obesity is rising in the united states physical

education can help decline this number. Diabetes is also becoming an issue. Learning

how to ea healthy and live actively can benefit.

Cardiovascular disease is another issue which physical education can help solve.

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CONCLUSION Physical education will help teach students

how to live actively and eat healthy. With rising health issues, physical education

can be a step in the right direction to help eliminate them.

Physical education can also be brought home and become a family acitivty.

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