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
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related fitness, self
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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
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planned and well
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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.