Physical Education And Academic Education

Some people say that physical education may have the chance to help improve a person’s academic performance. They say that it can improve their academic performance by helping to be able to focus their attention and to have better problem solving skills. It may also make your memory better, reduce your stress levels, reduce sleep deprivation and improve someone’s mental health. On the other hand, there others that say that physical education has no effect on a person’s academic performance. While others

controversial topic in the realm of physical education is if physical education should remain in schools. Higher up’s are complaining about test scores and suggesting that cutting physical education programs would lead to better test scores. Technically, this would lead to more time spent sitting in a desk and listening to lectures in class, which is supposed to improve test scores. So, the solution to increase test scores is to take the small chance of physical activity that children receive during

Joe Smith John Jones English-100 27 June, 2011 “Positive Outcomes of Physical Education” Physical education budgets are being cut even though it has clearly been proven that students who actively participate in Physical Education from Kindergarten through twelfth grade not only improve their overall health, but also strengthen their academic achievements. In 2001 the Congress passed a bill called “No Child Left Behind”. The bill called for states to come up with a standardized

Eleanor J. “Physical Education Takes a Hit: Schools' Emphasis on Testing Is Making Kids Sick.” Truthout, 6 May 2015, www.truth-out.org/news/item/30582-physical-education-takes-a-hit-testing-mania-is-making-us-kids-sick. Accessed 3 June 2017. In this news article, physical education (PE) cuts across America are brought to light, and many professionals are interviewed where their knowledge of the subject is shared. A professional, interviewed by Bader stated, “There is a link between physical activity

long period of time however; in the past few years there has been uproar with parents across the nation wanting to remove physical education programs out of schools. Many of the issues these parents are having can be resolved if the government and school districts take the time to address the conflict and explain why exercise is so important for their children. Physical education courses must stay in elementary schools because the lifestyle changes can reduce the risks of childhood obesity, and other

studies on the benefits of physical education and recess may have on elementary students, and their performance and in some reviews on behavior as well.   Physical Education, Recess, and its Connection to Academic Performance in Elementary Students The purpose of this research review is to look at how physical education, and recess can play a part in helping elementary students stay focused in class. Using reviews of five research studies that were written in academic, and peer reviewed journals

overall development of a student-- Physical Education. Many school districts in the United States do not require physical education as part of their curriculum. Many studies have correlated positive relationships between academic achievement and physical activity (Coe, 2006, p. 1515). As a health and kinesiology student, it is worrisome that our educational leaders do not understand the importance of physical activity. If our leaders could recognize the benefits of physical activity, maybe our educational

cognitivism, and constructivism. The theory most prevalent when discussing physical education and activity in relation to overall student success is behaviorism. The behaviorist theory defines learning as acquiring new behavior. Behaviorists believe that positive or negative reinforcement shapes behavior. This positive or negative determines whether the behavior will happen again. Research suggest that physical education and activity is a positive way to change behavior. Many students lose focus

between physical fitness and high school is very clear. Learning how to better incorporate physical fitness in high school will set the tone and aid one for overall health in the future. Physical fitness is mandatory because the balance between health and high school will equal each other. “Regular physical activity is an essential component of personal and public health programs and is associated with reduced risk for specific health problems and lower all-cause mortality.” (Health 1). Physical fitness

ABSTRACT It’s a well-known fact that physical activity and being healthy leads to a positive lifestyle. There have been numerous debates about the relationship between physical activity and a child’s academic achievement. In 1947 to 2009, 59 studies were used for the “comprehensive, quantitative synthesis of literature” (pg. 521) for data analysis. The results of the meta-analysis showed, a positive relationship between physical activity on student’s academics and “cognitive outcomes.” (pg.521) Many