Problems Facing Physical Education
I am not one hundred percent positive, but I am pretty sure I want to major in Physical Education. There are many problems and dilemmas facing professionals in Physical Education. Problems range from poor facilities to kids not receiving proper treatment in the class. I think the biggest problem is the poor facilities.
Most states do not even meet the minimum recommendations for physical activity of 50 to 200 minutes a week, according to a 1997 National Association for Sport and Physical Education survey. Even if the kids have a regular physical education class they may not be getting any real exercise. One study in California found that during the course of one week, "school kids were getting only six to 20 minutes of activity tops," says study author James Sallis, Ph.D., professor of psychology at San Diego State University. Most of gym period was spent doing activities such as lining up for attendance or watching other kids take their turn. In some schools PE class was just another period of recess.
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the ICPA also stats that The outdoors is the best place for children to burn calories, practice emerging physical skills and experience the pure joy of movement. Research has even shown that children who are physically active in school are more likely to be physically active at home, and children who don’t have the opportunity to be active during the school day don’t usually compensate during after-school hours. This will also help the students to feel more energized because the more your body works the more energy you will produce meaning students won't be so tired. Children get one quarter of gym and 3 quarters of band art and computer where you sit in a chair most of the time. And Recess can help children make friend
According to NCBI: “Physical Activity, Fitness, and Physical Education: Effects on Academic Performance” it states, “A single bout of moderate-intensity physical activity has been found to increase… attention to a specific cognitive task.” The given evidence supports the fact that physical activity- such as recess -has a direct effect on how attentive kids are in class. In addition, the higher the attentiveness level a kid has in class, the more information they will gain and comprehend. To add to this, The Atlantic: “Why Kids Need Recess” states, “... an analysis of studies... found positive associations between physical activity and the ability to concentrate in class.” This shows that even if a kid has a small amount of physical activity between classes, they will be able to concentrate better on what they are learning in class and will be able to comprehend it better.
Movement and physical exercise is key to a child’s life, especially in developing necessary skills to function throughout their whole life. Recess can be a time where children are able to explore how their bodies can function. Student’s can learn and apply skills like bouncing, throwing, catching, running, skipping, and the list may keep going on. Research has even shown that children who are more physically active in school are more likely to be physically active at home. Children who don’t have the opportunity to be active during the school day don’t usually compensate during after-school hours.
Fewer and fewer children are playing outside regularly, choosing instead to be inside on the computer, in front of the television, and playing video games. Many children do not get enough physical activity in their daily routine. Many schools physical education programs cut back on the time actually spent doing vigorous activities. "One study showed that gym classes offered third-graders just twenty-five minutes of vigorous activity each week" ("Overweight and obesity,"2009). Guidelines show that children over two years old should at least get sixty minutes of vigorous activity a day ("Overweight and obesity,"2009). The average family is busier today than ever, which causes parents to rush meals and not take the time to plan nutritious hom...
The physical activity requirements of the Healthy Kids Act are simple. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are to participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity each school day. Students in sixth through twelfth grade are to participate in at least 120 minutes of physical activity every week. Sixth through twelfth grade students can meet this requirement by not only being enrolled in P.E. class, but by being involved in sports, marching band, dance, cheer,
My major is Kinesiology with a concentration in clinical exercise. This major allows me to become succeed in one of my dreams, which is to become a physical therapist. Physical therapy is a growing career filled with new and up coming research to cure or help prevent injuries and explore new ways to help people recover and get back on their feet when injured.
The goal of this paper is to inform others of my reasoning why physical educators are important and why it is my dream to become one. There are three main points I would like to discuss: the value of physical education ,being a role model ,and why it is my dream to become one.
Physical education in school systems is beneficial because it improves students’ health. Without physical education the child’s overall health will decrease. Despite these benefits, some people believe that physical education has no value to children in schools. Physical education is significant in schools because it improves children’s health.
Ken Robinson, one of Time/Fortune/CNN’s ‘Principal Voices’ states, “The arts, sciences, humanities, physical education, languages, and maths all have equal and central contributions to make to a student's education” (“About Sir Ken Robinson”; Robinson and Aronica 247). While the main focus of a student’s education will often remain academics, physical education and the athleticism of a student plays a crucial role in the education of the student as a whole. Unfortunately, while research supports and advocates the significance of movement combined with educational experiences, many educational institutions do not require children to participate in physical education. Physical education, “instruction in the development and care of the body,”
The Ancient times have given America lots of ideas about everything; one of the most important influences that they have had on America is idea on physical education and athletics to keep people healthy. America took on gymnastics from the Ancient Greece influences. Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome both gave the idea that there should be physical education among the students. The idea for physical education came from Ancient Greece on how they informed pain, by discipline and obedience. America started swimming because the influence of Ancient Rome who did running, jumping, swimming, wrestling, horsemanship, boxing, fencing, and archery. Women were not allowed to play sports in Ancient Greece but they were allowed to play some in Ancient Rome. Ancient Greece helped put in the beliefs about the human body and physical education that America has. America caught onto the idea that the body must be balanced. Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome both gave the US and the world the Olympic games and greatly influenced them as well, and also other sports.
motivated than past students. Many of these young people would prefer to be sitting passively in front of the television rather than to do something physically active. Most high school students believe they do not have sufficient time, opportunity or guidance to participate in physical activities. The ideal place in which students would be able to find adequate time, opportunity and guidance are in the high schools themselves. Politicians and educators responsible for the mandatory physical education program at the junior high school levels (grades
Patterson, Joan. “Many schools cutting back on physical education”. Review Journal. Stepens Media LLC, 2013. Web. 28 April 2014
...e all need physical activity to become and remain healthy, and that physical activity will have a positive outcome on our life regardless of differences. I will ensure that all students become aware and accepting of others and differences because we all are different in our own ways. My students will learn to help those who cant help themselves and support those who are in need.
Education can be defined as the systematic development of the mind, capabilities, and/or character through instruction or study. This is also the purpose of education. This purpose is met through the curriculum taught, how the curriculum is taught, and the nature of the curriculum taught. Physical education is just one aspect that should be taught to students.
Physical education time is being cut in schools to give more time for students to focus on core courses such as Science, Math and Reading. Some districts have eliminated the course or do not even provide it. These courses, although very important, should not take away from a student’s well-being. Physical education provides a foundation for a student’s future lifestyle and good health habits. Physical education should be treated like every other foundational course because it is a necessary part of a student’s lifestyle that they will benefit from every day.