physical education
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
By Jantel Murphy
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Physical Education (PE) provides children with the knowledge, skills and
understanding necessary to perform a variety of physical activities, maintain
physical fitness and to value as well as enjoy physical activity as an ongoing part
of a healthy lifestyle.
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PE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DECREASE LEVELS OF
OBESITY
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PE programmes have a significant influence on the
future health of children, by encouraging pupils to
take part in a wide variety of physical activities
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MANY ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR PUPILS
co-operation in group situations
acceptance of success and failure,
concepts of working hard and ‘fair play’
appreciation of the skills and attributes of others