The Importance Of Physical Education In School Curriculum?

competitive nature of college acceptance, the school curriculum seems to be revolved around Mathematics, English, Science and History. However, there is a course that has been forgotten that is crucial to the 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

Physical education has yet to become an established and important feature in Australian and English school programs. At one level physical education has enjoyed considerable political support, acquired support from athletes and secured a place on Australia and England's national curriculum. However on another level physical education has been the subject of crisis meetings in Australia, on the verge of being wiped out in later secondary school education in England and had numerous reviews. So why

be discussing the importance of the health and physical education (HPE) in primary schools and the historical and the historical contemporary challenges that have ensued. Whilst there are numerous contemporary perspectives on the importance of HPE education and challenges in the area, due to the scope of the paper, three topics for each will be discussed. After outlining a historical background, this paper will discuss the importance of the learning area in relation to physical literacy, health literacy

The Importance of Art Education in Public High Schools Studies performed from 2009 through 2010 by the U.S Department of Education indicate that fifty-seven percent of the Public High schools in the United States have art course credit requirements for graduation. However, among the fifty-seven percent, seventy percent of the Public High schools studied require only one arts credit for graduation (U.S. Dept. Education 11). While progress by the Board of Education is being made to incorporate

The Importance Arts Education in Public High Schools Studies performed by the U.S Department of Education indicate that fifty-seven percent of the Public High schools studied held specified arts requirements for students receiving a diploma between 2009-10. However, among the fifty-seven percent, seventy percent of the Public High schools studied require only one arts credit for graduation (U.S. Dept. Education 11). Education and learning in schools are based upon subjects aimed to achieve

United States. The change in the diversity can be seen firsthand in the public school system across the states as the children of immigrants are being integrated in the classrooms (Choi, 2011). This increase in multicultural students has been able to influence public policy and syllabus changes to reach the educational needs of students regardless of their ethnicity (Choi, 2011). Hence, the goal of a multicultural education is to provide a level playing ground for all students (Choi, 2011). Furthermore

Physical education programs were introduced into the education system many years ago, and have developed and changed throughout the decades. These changes have occurred to due to many reasons from social issues to changes in curriculum as a whole. Today’s schools face intense pressure to focus on standardized tests and consequently have placed less emphasis on physical education and health of students. Due to these changes on focus in the education system the majority of physical education programs

decades physical education has been a source of debate in whether it is an essential asset to a schools curriculum. With a failing economy at hand the first subjects to be eradicated are music, drama, and physical education. Dr. Dudley Sargent, a pioneer in physical education at Harvard University, suggest otherwise. In his article, Physical Training as a Compulsory Subject, Sargent argues that physical education is not only beneficial to the individual but is a great asset to a schools curriculum because

the educational system moves forward, more consideration is being placed on the importance of literacy in early education to better prepare them for higher rates of success in school. Therefore, teachers must have an understanding of the significance of adolescent and childhood development which would aid teachers to effectively develop the appropriate educational activities, which supports both the changing curriculum and assuring that the educational activities of the class corresponds with the

History of Physical Education Event Date: | Event Title: | Event Description: | | 1st Nov, 1600 | Overview of Physical Education | Quick Over View of Physical Education History | | 1st Jan, 1774 | First Physical Education Teacher | Johann Friedrich Simon was the First Modern Physical Education teacher; he was a part of the curriculum at Johann Basedow's Philanthropinum in Dessau, Germany. The Philanthropinum was an experimental school with a portion of its curriculum devoted to physical training