Physical+Education+in+Early+Education

=PHYSICAL EDUCATION=

By: Jonathan Shaw

"Daily quality physical education in the nation’s schools is an important part of a student’scomprehensive, well-rounded education program and a means of positively affecting life-long health and well-being." This is a direct quote from the American Cancer Society. Personally i couldn't agree more with this statement. Not only will it teach kids how to stay healthy, but it will also show kids at a younger age that it is fun and a good time to exercise.

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Regular physical actif ivity is associated with a healthier, longer life and with a lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and some cancers. So why wouldn't elementary schools put emphasis on teaching Physical Education. After all a student can learn math, science, social studies, health, or English,but if they don't live a long life, then it was kind of a waste. =====

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Now and days experts are reccomending anywhere from 150 to 180 minutes of physical education per week. And of thos minutes, at least half of them should be minutes where the student is very active. I know that when I was an elementary student we didn't even get close to that. We only had 3 30 minute class sessions. And we were most likely only active for 50 of those 90 minutes. My sister who is in elementary school now has 3 40 minute classes. Which is still under the requirement. So schools need to put more emphasis on getting kids active, not only to let the kids have fun but also for a healthier and better nation. =====