Physical Education

PE programs in schools involve movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles. These activities substantially increase energy expenditure. Physical activity during PE programs is promoted through intramural and athletic programs. Moreover, recess periods provide students with a time to engage in unstructured physical activity. Some research suggests that students […]

Research shows that students with high levels of physical fitness demonstrate improved attention, impulse control, and task-based behavior. School districts that provide physical education often experience less disruption in their daily operations. Students with high physical fitness scores also have improved attendance rates, which correlates to fewer disciplinary incidents. Additionally, […]

It’s no secret that boys are falling behind in American education. According to the CDC, a 21 percent increase in ADHD diagnoses since 2007 is evidence of the growing need for physical activity in schools. Time Magazine reported that one in five high school boys suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity […]

Physical education is crucial to a child’s development, and it can have a number of positive effects. These benefits range from improving social interaction, reducing the risk of obesity, and promoting academic performance. However, there is much more to physical education than that. In fact, it can help students prevent […]