THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

By Jantel Murphy

Physical Education (PE) provides children with the knowledge, skills and

understanding necessary to perform a variety of physical activities, maintain

physical fitness and to value as well as enjoy physical activity as an ongoing part

of a healthy lifestyle.

PE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DECREASE LEVELS OF

OBESITY

PE programmes have a significant influence on the

future health of children, by encouraging pupils to

take part in a wide variety of physical activities

MANY ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR PUPILS

co-operation in group situations

acceptance of success and failure,

concepts of working hard and ‘fair play’

appreciation of the skills and attributes of others