We get up every day at 6 am to get ready for school. We spend 6 hours sitting in uncomfortable desks. With the exception of two PE lessons a week, the limited exercise we receive is provided from walking to and fro between our classes. PE is not only about playing sport but develops many other factors that most do not think of.

Team sports build strong  individual

TEAM   - Together Everyone Achieves More

By making children participate in sports, especially team sports, physical education also imbibes in them a sense of team spirit. Children learn how to work as a team member, organize themselves and function together towards attaining a goal. This in turn improves a child’s overall communications skills and the ability to get along with different kinds of people.
Team sports build character and mentally  strong rong individuals. They help in developing virtues like hardwork, sacrifice, working under pressure, improved communication skills with your mates etc… When performing on the playground or the battlefield as I call it, you get loads of life lessons.

Importance Of Physical Education in Daily Life

Physical education inculcates in children the importance of maintaining a healthy body and teaches them the importance of regular fitness activity in daily routine, which in turn keeps them happy and energized. This helps the children to maintain their fitness, develop their muscular strength and increase their stamina. Research has proved that children who actively participate in sports, be it team sports or dual and individual sports, have high self-confidence, which is very important for the development of a person’s character. Physical education instils the desire to participate, enjoy victory and take defeat positively, developing the overall personality of the character. Adding to that physical education helps one gain knowledge about the overall aspects of physical health.

Junk Food And Teenagers 

In today’s world, several health problems like obesity, anemia, bulimia, and even diabetes, are rampant amongst teenagers. Through physical education, teachers can promote the benefits of healthy and nutritious food and discourage them for having junk food by highlighting their ill effects. They can easily promote guidelines for nutrition. Physical education also teaches about the importance of personal hygiene and importance of cleanliness. They guide the students by informing them about the important hygiene practices for maintaining health and well being throughout the life. In addition to this, the physical education classes also cover an important aspect that the children have to deal with at the age of puberty. Apart from health and knowledge benefits that students get from physical education, they also learn how to unwind and relieve themselves of stress and anxiety.

In the Body, In the Mind

It’s not just your body that benefits from sports. Playing sports contributes to mental health, helping to prevent depression and increase self-esteem and body image, according to Sport and Development.org. Individuals who participate in sports might also benefit from the social aspect, developing friendships with teammates and feeling part of a group. Children can learn positive mental health skills including accountability, leadership and dedication, according to the University of Missouri Children’s Hospital. Playing sports is a key strategy for reducing stress, because your body releases feel-good endorphins while exercising.

Different Sports, Different Benefits

Some sports are associated with particular health advantages. For example, bowling can help achieve greater bone density because of the frequent heavy lifting, according to the Mother Nature Network. Fencing might help ward off cognitive decline, given the complex thinking associated with this sport. People who play volleyball benefit from increased hand-eye coordination and flexibility. Ping-pong also helps players increase hand-eye coordination, while also promoting better brain health because of the fast thinking involved.

• Fitness 
• Yoga 
• Recreation 
• Sports 
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Sports and other physical fitness activities offered in the physical education classes are a welcome break for the students. With all the advantages mentioned above, it is clear, that the quote “Sport is a preserver of health”, is true.

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