The Physical Benefits of Physical Education

The Physical Benefits of Physical Education
Perhaps the most obvious benefit of Physical Education is simply the

physical aspect of the subject. In contemporary society, we see
multitudes of people struggle with obesity, poor muscle tone, lack of
energy, and very sedentary lifestyles. Physical Education teaches students
how to perform multiple physical activities including individual sports,
team sports, exercise regimens, and the benefits of stretching muscles to
enhance performance.
Through Physical Education students learn how to overcome physical

challenges that plague our society and often themselves as well.
Additionally, through physical activity, students find themselves
performing at a higher energy level in other settings, Through Physical
Education students can gain strength and endurance which obviously
benefits them in other aspects of their life.
By experiencing various physical activities, whether sports or exercise

regimens, some students may and often do find a “niche” that they would
have never sought to seek out on their own. At the very least students
involved in a well-disciplined Physical Education program find themselves
in better overall physical condition. Students in Physical Education also
learn valuable physical activities that they can carry on for a lifetime
which makes for a healthier and more productive adult.
The Psychological Benefits of Physical Education

Students engaged in Physical Education can also benefit psychologically.
As students participate, they will often quickly see physical changes in
their bodies that increase self-esteem. Further, if someone else notices
and comments on a person’s physical change and mentions it, the
student receives a positive mental lift.
Physical Education. often requires a student to engage in vigorous activity

and strive for proficiency which leads to self-confidence in the classroom,
as well as in their secular life. This confidence gained can open many
other doors as the student becomes more accustomed to facing and
overcoming challenges.
Physical Education at its core can help a student become more well-
rounded in everything that they do by simply giving them a physical
outlet to experiment with without fear of failure. Any attempt in Physical
Education can be positive regardless of the initial outcome. Just knowing
that it’s okay to try your best regardless of the outcome can spur a
student psychologically to try their best.
The Social Benefits of Physical Education

Students involved in Physical Education learn early on the importance of
proper social interactions. Students must interact with each other in a
positive way in order to be successful. This is especially true in team
sports which are often taught in Physical Education However, it can be a
simple as working with another student during an exercise class. Students
must learn to cooperate with others and get along in order to be
successful. Physical Education teaches the concept of teamwork and
sportsmanship.
Additionally, Physical Education teaches competitiveness and the desire

to see yourself and your team be successful by working together. This
“team” concept can also carry over to the regular classroom in areas like
group assignments. Through Physical Education students learn how to
depend on others and to “carry their weight” through physical activity.
Physical Education also helps students socially by teaching the right way
to win and yes, sometimes to lose. Students through teamwork learn to
work diligently toward a common goal along with others. This teamwork
teaches the importance of working together, learning you and your
teammates strengths and weaknesses, and how to work within the
parameters of a team concept. These important benefits help students
throughout life to work with others to achieve the desired outcome both
individually and within a group.
Physical education can also be a very important outlet for a student that
struggles with social interactions and/or behavior issues. Often times, a
student learns through Physical Education how to get along with others
to achieve a common goal. Through physical activity, a student finds
alternate ways to deal with what they view as adversity. A student that
can learn in a Physical Education setting to subdue their aggressive
behavioral actions can often learn also how to reduce these same actions
in the regular classroom and outside of school as well. The student that
learns to overcome their behavioral problems through Physical Education
is well on the way to behaving in a socially acceptable way and finding
themselves on track for success.
Physical education at its core is provided to help a student primarily in the

area of physical needs. But Physical Education is so much more than that
and can be used physically and mentally in most every aspect of a
person’s life. There is one more aspect of Physical Education I would like
to mention. That aspect is “play”. Often in Physical Education students
get the opportunity to learn all of these things that have been discussed
through “play”. And let’s face it, sometimes it’s okay to just PLAY!

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The Physical Benefits of Physical Education

Perhaps the most obvious benefit of Physical Education is simply the

Through Physical Education students learn how to overcome physical

By experiencing various physical activities, whether sports or exercise

The Psychological Benefits of Physical Education

Physical Education. often requires a student to engage in vigorous activity

The Social Benefits of Physical Education

Additionally, Physical Education teaches competitiveness and the desire

Physical education at its core is provided to help a student primarily in the

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