8 Benefits Of Physical Education

1
8 Benefits Of Physical Education Social
distancing policies have turned peoples
lifestyles upside down. The worldwide pleas from
the governments are asking people to stay at
home. We all know that this new normal trend
has adversely affected childrens physical
activity. Gulap Monica says in research,
conducted by The University of Bucharest, The
human body is not a "battery" that, in the
absence of physical effort, will "store" the
energy resulting from the metabolism of food and
convert it into mechanical work at a later time.
The lack of exercise, of functional effort, will
push the body into a state of involution,
atrophy, characterized by progressive "melting"
of the protein tissue (muscle) and a gradual
accumulation of fat. Our children are the apple
of our eyes. In Gurgaon we have many schools that
are providing physical education to the children
should be our priority while we are looking for
school admission in Gurgaon. The Pragyanam School
is one of the best CBSE schools in Gurgaon that
is promoting physical education in the best
possible way. Here are some benefits every child
can with proper physical education Increases
physical activity When children are constantly
provided with the opportunities that make them
physically active, they find it easy to cope up
with laziness. Regularly involved in physical
education leads to an active lifestyle. Enhance
self-expression During P.E class children get
the opportunity to share their strengths and
weaknesses. Children are very concerned about
their success in the game. They express their
feeling confidently. The excitement during the
game makes them energetic and they practice
expressing their feelings. Helps in improving
teamwork and building relationship The Pragyanam
School gives opportunities to involve children
playing in teams. Physical education gives
opportunities to cooperate. The games like
soccer, hockey, and basketball cannot be played
alone. When children are participating in such
games they learn to cooperate with a big group.
They follow the rules along with other players.
Sometimes they support others and sometimes they
need others support. P.E class is a place where
children have such opportunities and they learn
how to work in a team even under pressure. As
children get older, peer relationships
(friendships) play an important role to motivate
them towards learning. When children participate
in sports activities they have more opportunities
to receive peer acceptance as compare to those
who are not engaged in such activities.
2
Develops self-confidence So, how does physical
education develop self-confidence? Physical
education fosters feelings of competency,
improves teamwork skills, health, and body image.
The belief that I can compete and become a winner
brings confidence. While playing a child is
trying to give his best so that he can win,
believing oneself throughout the game helps in
building self-confidence. Similarly, when a child
improves his teamwork skills, his health, and
body image, he improves his self-confidence. Bui
lds immune system Physically active persons have
a good blood flow that helps in clearing bacteria
out of the airways. Regular physical activity is
linked to lower rates of infections that occur in
the upper respiratory tract that includes flu and
cold. Physical activity strengthens the heart,
lungs, bones, and sugar level and controls
weight. It is proven from researches and studies
that people who exercise regularly and are
physically active have stronger immune systems
than people who are less physically
active. Develops motor skills Throwing or
catching the ball. Stand on one leg with eyes
opened or closed. Or walk without dropping a ball
from the spoon in your mouth. All such activities
that involve physical movement while focusing on
your target improve motor skills. Physical
education plays a vital role in improving
hand-eye coordination and develops fine motor
skills. Helps in reducing stress It has been
observed that people feel relaxed and calm after
they exercise. Moderate physical movement in a
continuous manner releases beta-endorphin that is
responsible for reducing pain and increase
pleasure in our brain. A study conducted in 2019
and found that during exercise, the body produces
a mood-regulating chemical (serotonin) that can
give strength to our nerve cells which may
prevent us from neurological disorders and links
with the feelings of happiness, well-being, and
lessening mental depression. Helps in academic
learning A mentally healthy child shows
remarkable results in academics. Increased
physical activity is responsible for reducing
stress and depression. It also helps a child in
managing emotion and self- esteem. Regular
physical activity increases attention span,
ability to memorize and builds an enthusiasm
towards success. All these components help your
child to link to improved academic
performance. When children are physically active,
they feel better, and they stay healthier. The
earlier you start, the more they develop the
habit of staying active.