Understanding the human body is essential to keeping it free from sicknesses and diseases, or from “breakdowns.” Through the teaching of the value of regular exercise or fitness activity, physical education (PE) provides the concept of maintaining a healthy body.
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PE is a core subject taught in the majority of schools. Its purpose is to support learners in all areas of their lives—physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual—by providing them with a variety of physical activities to choose from. Sports, athletics, and exercise are just a few of the physical activities that keep people fit, build their endurance, and preserve their mental wellness.
Importance Of Physical Education (PE) In Schools
To help support the academic growth of learners, PE is a required component of the academic program in Philippine schools. The Philippines’ Department of Education builds significant value on the usefulness of PE in promoting social skills, cognitive skills, physical fitness, and moral principles.
A healthy and active lifestyle is encouraged through a variety of physical activities included in the curriculum, including sports, dancing, and fitness routines. To further develop cultural appreciation and understanding, the government also supports the inclusion of indigenous sports and traditional Filipino games in the PE curriculum.
It is possible to provide learners the skills and self-assurance they need to lead physically active lives for the rest of their lives by encouraging schools to implement daily PE activities.
Physical Education (PE) in schools has a lot of benefits. Learners who undergo PE can:
- Improve their test-taking scores on academic assessments.
- Remain focused during class.
- Stimulate themselves more physically.
Effect of Physical Activity in Academic Performance
Physical activity has an impact on learning outcomes for learners as well. Engaging in physical activities such as exercising or sports may influence one’s cognitive abilities and academic mindset, both of which are critical for achieving better academic results.
Learners’ grades and academic performance are enhanced when they engage in more physical activity during the school day.
Physical activity also boosts the growth of neurons, or nerve cells, in the hippocampus, the area of the brain in charge of memory and learning.
Effect of Physical Activity in Mental Health
Engaging in physical activities not only benefits an individual’s bodily well-being but also their mental state. Regular exercise lowers the risk of mental diseases like anxiety, stress, and depression.
We feel happier when we exercise because it releases feel-good hormones into our brains. These substances are known as hormones, and the particular hormones released are known as serotonin, or the “happy hormone.” Serotonin also controls blood flow, which promotes a better sleep-wake cycle, a boost in natural energy, and a feeling of accomplishment.
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Effect of Physical Activity Outside of School
Regardless of weight, age, gender, and grade, everyone should engage in regular physical activity. It boosts mental well-being and mood, lowers the chance of acquiring long-term diseases including diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, and can help in maintaining a healthy weight. Furthermore, physical activity tends to reduce the risk of injury.
Effect of Physical Activity in Socialization
Physical activities, particularly those related to sports, may encourage socialization, which is the process by which individuals interact and pick up the norms and ideas of one another.
Engaging in physical activity not only improves one’s physical health but also fosters emotional and affective growth. It also makes it easier for individuals to interact socially
Playing sports and other games can help learners develop their capabilities, confidence, self-worth, and ability to form good connections. Physical activity is another means of helping learners build relationships with one another.
How to Make the Most of Your Physical Education Class
Be Active!
Be sure to walk around and take part in every activity. Your whole well-being and physical health will benefit from this.
Enjoy Yourselves!
Classes for physical education must be enjoyable. If the instruction isn’t enjoyable for you, discuss methods to improve your experience with the teacher.
Join In!
Join in each and every exercise and activity. You’ll benefit the most from the class if you do this.
Keep Focus!
Pay close attention to the teacher and do as they say. You’ll benefit from the class and keep safe if you do this.
For learners of all ages, physical education classes are essential. Learners’ physical health, general well-being, and level of fitness can all be boosted by these classes. P.E. lessons will equip learners with the necessary skills to lead healthy, active lifestyles.
How to Fit Physical Activity Into Your Busy Schedule
It can be difficult to find time for physical activity in a busy schedule, but it’s of the utmost importance to figure out how. To help it become a habit, try to plan your physical activity around the same time every day. If it isn’t attainable, make an effort to divide your daily physical activity into manageable portions. The following suggestions will help you in planning time for physical activity:
- Don’t waver from your commitment.
- Find something you enjoy doing, then make time for it.
- Get a family member or friend to join you in physical activity.
- Put a physical activity routine in your everyday planner or calendar.
- Set an alert to be active whether from your computer or phone.
Schools’ ought to include physical education since it offers so many benefits. Through Physical Education, learners will improve their academic achievement, teamwork skills, and physical fitness.
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Video: Components of Physical Fitness (MAPEH Educational Video)
Watch the video with Sir Mike and Ma’am Marychelle below to gain knowledge about the various aspects of physical fitness.