Physical Activities And Physical Education - 826 Words

Across the nation, fundamental subjects such as mathematics, science, and history are mandatory in the education system starting from the elementary level. These subjects are taught in aiding students understanding about the world they live in. However, subjects instructed in schools, particularly physical education is viewed as unnecessary. Physical education is unquestionably required in order to create well prepared students ready to face the working field in the future. In order to achieve this, administrators must stress the importance of physical activity within the goals of physical education core programs. By doing this, physical activity can show improvement in the students’ health, academic performance, self-esteem and mental health. Physical activity is beneficial for a variety of problems. Importantly, an increase of physical activity can promote good health. Although it may seem trivial to not worry about health during childhood, doing so can lead to a healthier future. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, physical activity can lower the chance of having diseases found in adults such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Particularly in young individuals, physical activity aids in healthy bone, muscle and psychological development. In order to reap these benefits, school should provide a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity ranging from moderate to vigorous during each school day (Koplan, Liverman, Kraak).Show MoreRelatedPhysical Activity And Physical Education1983 Words   |  8 PagesShould physical activity be required in secondary schools regularly? I would say so, physical activity helps with almost everything someone can imagine from health, sports and even lea rning. Physical activity may be tough for some people but it will always help out in the long run. Physical activity and physical education not only about playing sports as you will see in this essay. 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