School based interventions have been shown to be successful in increasing physical activity levels. Regular participation in physical activity also appears to reduce depression and anxiety, improve mood, and enhance ability to perform daily tasks throughout the life span. Successful development of motor skills provides an opportunity to enjoy participation in physical activities and reach advanced levels of performance, which in turn, increase the likelihood of continued participation throughout ones lifetime. Socially, physical education promotes the achievement on self-initiated behaviors that promote personal and group success in activity settings. These include safe practices, adherence to the rules and procedures, etiquette, cooperation and teamwork, and ethical behavior in sport and positive social interaction.
Physical education can provide opportunity for self expression and social interaction.
It can be enjoyable, challenging and fun. As a result of these intrinsic benefits of participation, students will begin to actively pursue lifelong physical activities that meet their own needs. Olson's Quote of the day. IT GROW .