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For many students, physical education, or P.E., is an important part of a balanced education. P. E. offers students numerous benefits that can be applied to sports and other areas of life.
Physical Fitness
With childhood obesity on the rise, P.E. encourages an active lifestyle, which decreases the risk of heart problems and high cholesterol later in life.
Psychological Benefits
P. E. can also benefit students' mental health. In addition to relieving pent-up tension from sitting and studying, working out combats depression and anxiety by producing more endorphins. Becoming physically fit can also bolster the self-image.
Teamwork
Team sports in P.E. demonstrate how to work as a team to get desired results and compete against other teams.
Sportsmanship
Whether competing in teams or individually, students learn how to contend with others in positive ways.
Discipline
Sports and other physical activities teach the importance of setting and working to achieve goals such as target fitness levels.
Source:
JustAskOurDoctors.com: Importance of Physical Education
Virginia Education Association: The Importance of Physical Education
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