Special Issue Description


Authors : Pawar B.S .

Page Nos : 225-227

Description :
Physical education is an integral part of the total education of every child in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Educational systems all over the world have incorporated Physical Education in the curriculum. This is where instructors allow students to learn psychomotor activities and physically involving them in various sports. Schools that provide physical education from an early age have understood the importance of all round growth. Physical education helps in development of muscles and bones and children kept fit from an early age. Obesity is a problem among many children and this can be partly s olved by stressing on physical education. Obesity can lead to many problems such as diabetes, heart problems and imbalances in hormones in children. Encouraging physical education in schools will help to contain the problem of obesity to an extent. Childre n who are enrolled in some form of sport or the other reap the benefits in the long run. Quality physical education programs are needed to increase the physical competence, health - related fitness, self - responsibility and enjoyment of physical activity for all students so that they can be physically active for a lifetime. Physical education programs can only provide these benefits if they are well - planned and well - implemented. In conclusion, children are becoming overweight due to the fact that they do not p articipate in physical activity or know the importance of physical education. Since, children are becoming overweight parents need to have their children participating in physical activity from birth because physical education will be taught to their child ren when they start attending school. Teachers that teach physical education will teach students how to take care of themselves properly. This is important because when someone is educated about the importance of their health then it will cause them to liv e a healthy lifestyle. With that being said, parents, teachers, and other adults need to emphasize the importance of education in schools.

Date of Online: 30 March 2017