Exercise can be any movement that improves physical fitness. Exercise that gives you more energy or stamina is regularly called aerobic exercise [ ].
A physical education program was designed in order to advance physical activity to a significant degree, show development skills, and be agreeable. The suggested recurrence of physical education classes was three days out of the week. A typical DIDSFA First Grade model exercise lasted 30 min and had three sections: health fitness activities (10 min), ability fitness activities (15 min), and unwinding, focus, and reflection (5 min). The Second Grade model exercise lasted 45 min and comprised four sections: health fitness activities (20 min), ability fitness activities (20 min), and unwinding, focus, and reflection (5 min). Ten health-related activity units were designed, including aerobic dance, aerobic games, strolling/running, and jump-rope. The movements were developed by changing the intensity, length, and intricacy of the activities.
Although our primary focus was creating cardiovascular stamina, brief activities to develop stomach and chest strength, as well as movement skills, were incorporated. To improve motivation, children self-estimated and recorded their fitness levels from month to month. Four game units which developed ability-related fitness were incorporated (basketball, football, gymnastics, and athletics), and details of healthy lifestyles and unconventional physical activities were introduced. These sports and games had the potential for advancing cardiovascular fitness and speculation in the child’s community (e.g., fun transfers); unwinding, focus, and reflection improving with regular exercise; and valuable impacts for meditation or unwinding, namely through children’s yoga ( Table 2 ).
Physical education program (First and Second Grades).
Lesson Topic | Areas of Activity for the Physical Education Lesson | Lesson Topic | Areas of Activity for the Physical Education Lesson | |
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First Grade | Second Grade | |||
Month 1 | Exercising with a textbook and notes. Arrangement, basic starting hand and leg positions. Honest conduct. Proper breathing over time. | Healthy lifestyle Movement skills Healthy lifestyle Sport units (athletics) | Working with a textbook and notes. Walking and running exercises. Smooth running in a group. 3 × 10 m speed shuttle run test—agility. Playing with balls. | Healthy lifesty leMovement skills Sport units (athletics) Sport units (sports games) |
Month 2 | Exercising with a textbook and notes. Ball school. I pass the ball to a companion. I am figuring out how to pass the ball precisely. Running is the best movement. Running: Relay. Proper posture. | Healthy lifestyle Sport units (basketball) Sport units (athletics) | Working with a textbook and notes. Exercises with ball. Football game. Flexibility training. Developing movement skills through play. | Healthy lifestyle Movement skills Sport units (football) Sport units (gymnastics) |
Month 3 | Exercising with a textbook and notes. Jumping on two feet. Spider and turn. Animal aerobatics. Let us jump by jumping. Shuttle running 3 × 10 m. | Healthy lifestyle Movement skills Unconventional physical activity Sport units (athletics) | Working with a textbook and notes. Let us get acquainted with game of square. Let us learn to play square.Long jump-rope. Activity games. The long jump test to test explosive power of children’s leg muscles. | Healthy lifestyle Movement skills Sport units (gymnastics) Sport units (athletics) |
Month 4 | Exercising with a textbook and notes. Long jump. Figure out how to kick and drive a soccer ball, to drive a soccer ball in a straight and winding line. Children’s yoga. | Healthy lifestyle Sport units (athletics) Sport units (football) Unconventional physical activity | Working with a textbook and notes. Exercises to help calm down and concentrate. Kids yoga. Throw a small ball at a target (vertical). Throw a small ball at a target (horizontal). Throw a small ball at a target (vertical and horizontal). | Healthy lifestyle Unconventional physical activity Movement skills Sport units (athletics) |
Month 5 | Exercising with a textbook and notes. How to kick a soccer ball into the goal. The basics of aerobatics: practice with gymnastic balls. Muscle stretching. Attempt to keep balance. | Healthy lifestyle Sport units (football) Unconventional physical activity | Working with a textbook and notes. Overcoming horizontal and vertical barriers. Jumping. Hanging. Medical (stuffed) 1 kg ball pushing from the chest to test the explosive power of hands. Aerobics. Movement skills outdoors. | Healthy lifestyle Movement skills Sport units (athletics) Unconventional physical activity |
Month 6 | Exercising with a textbook and notes. Basics of gymnastics implies tools and right posture. Jump-rope. Basic strides of aerobics. Fun relays. | Healthy lifestyle Sport units (gymnastics) Unconventional physical activity Movement skills | Working with a textbook and notes. Getting ready and learning to play basketball. Learn to rotate gymnastics hoop. Methods of movements in space (darkness). | Healthy lifestyle Sport units (basketball) Sport units (gymnastics) Unconventional physical activity |
Month 7 | Exercising with a textbook and notes. We figure out how to drive, pass, and catch a basketball by exercising in pairs, to drive a basketball in a straight and winding line. Obstacle course. | Healthy lifestyle Sport units (basketball) Movement skills Unconventional physical activity | Working with a textbook and notes. Playing with balls. How to move a log without falling. Running from a high start. Running from a low start. Starting positions (high or low start). | Healthy lifestyle Movement skills Sport units (athletics) Unconventional physical activity |
Month 8 | Exercising with a textbook and notes. Tossing a ball. We cooperate to overcome obstacles. We play football. We figure out how to orient ourselves. Sports event. | Healthy lifestyle Sport units (athletics) Sport units (football) Movement skills | Working with a textbook and notes. Outdoor games. We learn how to orient in the area. Strengthening the musculoskeletal system. Outdoor Project “Health and Sport Day”. | Healthy lifestyle Movement skills Sport units (gymnastics) Unconventional physical activity |
During the study, physical education activities were taught through physical schooling, by preparing a textbook comprising two interrelated parts: (a) a textbook and (b) children’s notes. The textbooks were filled with logical tasks, self-evaluation, and activities relating to spatial perception and self-improvement. The methodological devices provide strategies for practicing with textbooks. The physical education pack considers a “natural” kind of integration and dynamic learning, building awareness, encouraging sensitivity to nature, and supporting healthy styles of living. The physical education pack takes into consideration a “natural” kind of integration and dynamic learning, building awareness, encouraging sensitivity to nature, and supporting healthy styles of living. The instructor’s manual has a unified structure, which makes it simple to utilize. Its proposals and advice are clear. The advanced version helps educators in their planning and execution activities.
The material seriously assesses intercultural mindfulness and sensitivity. The gender description is balanced; the two personalities highlighted in the textbook support this methodology. Vaquero-Solís et al. found that mixed procedures in their interventions, executed using a new methodology, greatly affected the participants [ 30 ]. Once each month, the standard methodology was applied, during which the change from hypothesis to practice was continuous. During the first exercise of the month, the material in the textbook was analysed for the future, and undertakings for the month were presented. The hypothesis was set up during practical sessions. During the hypothetical exercises, the children additionally had the chance to move around, practising the physical tasks given in the textbook. During the last exercise of the month, the tasks introduced in the textbook were performed; the activities of the month were rehashed, recalled, summed up, and assessed; and the assignment of children’s notes were performed. Children from the control group attended unmodified physical education exercises.
Graphic statistics are presented for all methodical factors as the mean ± SD. The impact size of the Mann–Whitney U test was determined using the equation r = Z / N , where Z is the z-score and N is the total size of the sample (small: 0.1; medium: 0.3; large: 0.5). Statistical significance was defined as p ≤ 0.05 for all analyses. Analyses were carried out by utilizing the SPSS 23 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA).
Analysing the physical activity pre-test results of the 6–7- and 8–9-year-old children, it turned out that both the First Grade (92.15 MET, min/week) and Second Grade (97.50 MET, min/week) children in the experimental group were physically active during physical education lessons. The analysis of physical activity types, such as cycling to school, showed no differences in age, according to the MET; however, there were differences in walking to school—First Grade (15.98 MET, min/week) and Second Grade (23.50 MET, min/week)—in terms of age, according to the MET. In the context of average physical activity, a higher indicator (805.95 MET, min/week) was detected in the First Grade of the experimental group, in comparison with the Second Grade (1072.12 MET, min/week). Statistically significant differences were found in average MET for the First Grade (931.60 MET, min/week), in comparison with the Second Grade (1211.55 MET, min/week; p < 0.05, Table 3 ). The post-test of the First Grade (115.83 MET, min/week) experimental group was carried out to analyse average physical activity, in comparison with the Second Grade experimental group (130.01 MET, min/week), during physical education lessons. In the post-test, walking to school—First Grade (16.07 MET, min/week) and Second Grade (30.37 MET, min/week)—showed differences in age, according to the MET. Statistically significant differences were found during the analysis of average MET for the First Grade (1108.41 MET, min/week), in comparison with the Second Grade (1453.62 MET, min/week; p < 0.05, Table 3 ). We found a statistically significant difference between experimental and control groups ( p < 0.05) and between pre- and post-test.
Physical activity levels determined using the MET method.
Type of Physical Activity | Physical Education Lesson | Cycling to School | Walking to School | Sport Groups (Mean Physical Activity) |
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MET | 3.5 | 4 | 3.3 | 6 |
1 day/min | 30 | 0.45 | 0.3 | 59 |
Days per week | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
The experimental group | Pre-test | Post-test | ||
Grade | First | Second | First | Second |
Physical Education lesson | 92.15 | 97.50 | 115.83 | 130.01 |
Cycling to school | 17.52 | 18.40 | 18.39 | 21.33 |
Walking to school | 15.98 | 23.50 | 16.07 | 30.37 |
Sport groups (mean physical activity) | 805.95 | 1072.12 | 958.12 | 1271.91 |
On average | 931.60 * | 1211.55 * | 1108.41 * | 1453.62 * |
Note. *, p < 0.05 (according to the Mann–Whitney U test) between physical activity types; # , p < 0.05 (according to the Mann–Whitney U test) between experimental and control groups; $ , p < 0.05 (according to the Mann–Whitney U test) between First and Second Grades; § , p < 0.05 (according to the Mann–Whitney U test) between pre-test and post-test.
Analysing the results considering the physical activity of 6–7- and 8–9-year-old children, it turned out that in the control group, both the First Grade (91.68 MET, min/week) and Second Grade (95.87 MET, min/week) children were physically active in physical education lessons during the pre-test. The analysis of physical activity types, such as cycling to school, found no differences in age, according to the MET. We found that walking to school—First Grade (0.00 MET, min/week) and Second Grade (22.15 MET, min/week—showed differences in age, according to the MET. Statistically significant differences were found during the analysis of average MET for the First Grade in the control group (906.40 MET, min/week), compared to the Second Grade (1105.71 MET, min/week; p < 0.05, Table 4 ). The post-test results for the First Grade of the control group (98.10 MET, min/week) were determined by the analysis of average physical activity, in comparison with the Second Grade children of the same group (105.70 MET, min/week), when doing physical education lessons. Statistically significant differences were found in average MET for the First Grade (995.66 MET, min/week), in comparison with the Second Grade (1211.70 MET, min/week; p < 0.05, Table 4 ).
The physical activity level using the MET method (the pre-test/post-test results of the control group).
Type of Physical Activity | Physical Education Lesson | Cycling to School | Walking to School | Sport Groups (Mean Physical Activity) |
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MET | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
1 day/min | 30 | 0.58 *|0.50 ** | 0.3 *|0.71 ** | 58 |
Days per week | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Note. *—First Grade; **—Second Grade. | ||||
The control group | Pre-test | Post-test | ||
Grade | First | Second | First | Second |
Physical Education lesson | 91.68 | 95.87 | 98.1 | 105.7 |
Cycling to school | 15.91 | 23.03 | 16.58 | 23.54 |
Walking to school | 0 | 22.15 | 0 | 28.65 |
Sport groups (mean physical activity) | 798.81 | 964.66 | 880.98 | 1053.81 |
On average | 906.40 * | 1105.71 * | 995.66 * | 1211.70 * |
Note. *, < 0.05 (according to the Mann–Whitney U test) between physical activity types; , < 0.05 (according to the Mann–Whitney U test) between First and Second Grades. |
The study performed at the beginning of the experiment showed that in the pre-test, the level of somatic anxiety of the primary school children in the CG was average (4.95 ± 1.10 points). When exploring the results of the somatic anxiety in the EG (4.95 ± 1.10 points) before and after the experiment, after the intervention programme, somatic anxiety in the EG was 4.55 ± 1.00 points, indicating lower levels of depression, seclusion, somatic complaints, aggression, and delinquent behaviours (F = 4.785, p < 0.05, P = 0.540; Figure 1 a).
Pre- and post-test levels of somatic anxiety ( a ), personality anxiety ( b ), and social anxiety ( c ) in primary school children. # , p < 0.05 between experimental and control groups; $ , p < 0.05 between First and Second Grades; *, p < 0.05 between pre- and post-test.
When dealing with the personality anxiety results, we established that in the pre- and post-tests, the results of CG students did not statistically significantly differ (3.63 ± 0.80 points and 3.48 ± 0.50 points, respectively; F = 0.139, p > 0.05, P = 0.041). When analysing EG personality anxiety results in the pre- and post-tests, after the intervention programme, the EG personality anxiety results significantly decreased (3.55 ± 1.10 points and 2.78 ± 0.90 points, respectively; F = 5.195, p < 0.05, P = 0.549; Figure 1 b).
In the pre-test, the level of social anxiety in the CG was 6.15 ± 1.30 points. The post-test CG result was statistically significantly lower (5.18 ± 1.20 points; F = 4.75, p < 0.05, P = 0.752). When analysing the levels of the social anxiety of the EG, pre- and post-test results decreased after the intervention programme (6.32 ± 1.10 points and 4.25 ± 1.40 points, respectively) and significantly differed (F = 8.029, p < 0.05, P = 0.673; Figure 1 c).
The research performed at the beginning of the experiment showed that in the pre-test, the level of somatic anxiety of the adolescents in the CG was average (4.63 ± 1.10 points). When exploring the somatic anxiety results in the EG (4.50 ± 0.90 points) before the experiment and after it, a decrease in somatic anxiety in the EG was established (4.10 ± 0.75 points), indicating lower levels of depression, seclusion, somatic complaints, aggression, and delinquent behaviours (F = 4.482, p < 0.05, P = 0.610; Figure 1 a).
When dealing with the personality anxiety results, we established that in the pre- and post-test, the results of CG students were not statistically significantly different (3.10 ± 0.85 points and 2.86 ± 0.67 points, respectively; F = 0.127, p > 0.05, P = 0.057). When analysing the pre- and post-test EG personality anxiety results, after the intervention programme, the EG personality anxiety results decreased (2.93 ± 0.93 points vs. 2.51 ± 1.00 points, respectively; F = 6.498, p < 0.05, P = 0.758; Figure 1 b).
In the pre-test, the level of social anxiety in the CG was 4.55 ± 1.30 points. The post-test CG result was statistically significantly lower (3.70 ± 1.40 points; F = 4.218, p < 0.05, P = 0.652). When analysing the levels of social anxiety in the EG, pre- and post-test results decreased after the intervention programme (4.65 ± 1.15 points and 3.01 ± 1.50 points, respectively) and were significantly different (F = 8.021, p < 0.05, P = 0.798; Figure 1 c).
The outcomes of this study showed that the proposed procedure for a physical education program and educational model encouraging physical activity in children had an impact on three primary dimensions—somatic anxiety, personality anxiety, and social anxiety—for children aged 6–7 and 8–9 years. The procedure depended on dynamic exercise, intense motor skills reiteration, differentiation, seating and parking reduction, and physical activity dissemination in the classroom model. Following eight months of applying this study’s physical education program, anxiety decreased in the children. Schools provide an opportune site for addressing PA promotion in children. With children spending a substantial number of their waking hours during the week at school, increased opportunities for PA are needed, especially considering trends toward decreased frequency of physical education in schools [ 31 , 32 ]. Considering physical education curricula, Chen et al. [ 29 ] described the following:
School-related physical activity interventions may reduce anxiety, increase resilience, improve well-being, and increase positive mental health in children and adolescents [ 33 ]. Increasing activity levels and sports participation among the least active young people should be a target of community- and school-based interventions in order to promote well-being. Frequency of physical activity has been positively correlated with well-being and negatively correlated with both anxiety and depressive symptoms, up to a threshold of moderate frequency of activity. In a multi-level mixed effects model, more frequent physical activity and participation in sport were both found to independently contribute to greater well-being and lower levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms in both sexes [ 34 ]. There does not appear to be an additional benefit to mental health associated with meeting the WHO-recommended levels of activity [ 9 ]. Physical activity interventions have been shown to have a small beneficial effect in reducing anxiety; however, the evidence base is limited. Reviews of physical activity and cognitive functioning have provided evidence that routine physical activity can be associated with improved cognitive performance and academic achievement, but these associations are usually small and inconsistent [ 35 ]. Advances in neuroscience have resulted in substantial progress in linking physical activity to cognitive performance, as well as to brain structure and function [ 36 ]. The executive functions hypothesis proposes that exercise has the potential to induce vascularization and neural growth and alter synaptic transmission in ways that alter thinking, decision making, and behaviour in those regions of the brain tied to executive functions—in particular, the pre-frontal cortices [ 37 , 38 ]. The brain may be particularly sensitive to the effects of physical activity during pre-adolescence, as the neural circuitry of the brain is still developing [ 8 ].
During their school years, about 33% of primary and secondary school students experience the adverse effects of test anxiety [ 39 ]. Anxiety is an aversive motivational state which occurs when the degree of perceived threat is viewed as high [ 40 ]. In the concept of anxiety, a frequently made differentiation is created between trait anxiety, referring to differences in personality dimensions, and state anxiety, alluding to anxiety as a transient mindset state. These two kinds of anxiety hamper performance, particularly during complex and intentionally requested assignments [ 41 ]. Mavilidi et al. [ 42 ] presented a study investigating whether a short episode of physical activity can mitigate test anxiety and improve test execution in 6th grade children (11–12 years). The discoveries of the study by the above authors expressed that, even though test anxiety was not decreased as expected, short physical activity breaks can be utilized before assessments without blocking academic performance [ 43 ].
Physical activity has been associated with physiological, developmental, mental, cognitive, and social health benefits in young people [ 36 ]. While the health benefits of physical activity are well-established, higher levels of physical activity have also been associated with enhanced academic-related outcomes, including cognitive function, classroom behaviour, and academic achievement [ 44 ]. The evidence suggests a decline in physical activity from early childhood [ 45 ]. The physical and psychological benefits of physical activity for children and adolescents include reduced adiposity and cardiometabolic risk factors, as well as improvements in musculoskeletal health and psychological well-being [ 33 , 46 , 47 ]. However, population based-studies have reported that more than half of all children internationally are not meeting the recommended levels of physical activity, with rates of compliance declining with age from the early primary school years [ 9 ]. Therefore, it is imperative to promote physical activity and intervene early in childhood, prior to such a decline in physical activity [ 48 ]. Schools are considered ideal settings for the promotion of children’s physical activity. There are multiple opportunities for children to be physically active over the course of the school week, including during break times, sport, physical education class, and active travel to and from school [ 49 ]. There exists strong evidence of the benefits of physical activity for the mental health of children and adolescents, mainly in terms of depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and cognitive functioning [ 35 ].
Physiological adaptation (e.g., hormonal regulation) of the body during physical exercise can be applied additionally to psychosocial stressors, thus improving mental health [ 48 ]. Subsequently, it has been stated that intense physical activity which improves health-related fitness may be expected to evoke neurobiological changes affecting psychological and academic performance [ 43 ].
The results of this review contribute to knowledge about the multifaceted interactions influencing how physical activity can be enhanced within a school setting, given certain contexts. Evidence has indicated that school-based interventions can be effective in enhancing physical activity, cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, psychosocial outcomes associated with physical activity (e.g., enjoyment), and other markers of health status in children. School- and community-based physical activity interventions, as part of an obesity prevention or treatment programme, can benefit the executive functions of children, specifically those with obesity or who are overweight [ 46 ]. Considering the positive effects of physical activity on health in general, these findings may reinforce school-based initiatives to increase physical activity [ 34 ]. This involves classroom teachers incorporating physical activity into class time, either by integrating physical activity into physically active lessons, or adding short bursts of physical activity with curriculum-focused active breaks [ 50 , 51 ]. It is widely accepted that physical inactivity is an important risk factor for chronic diseases; prevention strategies should begin as early as childhood, as the prevalence of physical inactivity increases even more in adolescence [ 52 ]. A physically active lifestyle begins to form very early in childhood and has a positive tendency to persist throughout life [ 52 ].
We all have an important role to play in increasing children’s physical activity. Schools must promote and influence a healthy environment for children. Most primary school children spend an average of 6–7 h a day at school, which is most of their daytime. A balanced and adapted physical education lesson provides cognitive content and training for developing motor skills and knowledge in the field of physical activity. Our 8-month physical education program can give children the opportunity to increase physical activity and improve emotional well-being, which can encourage children to be physically active throughout life.
Low physical activity in children is a major societal problem. The growing number of children with obesity is a concern for doctors and scientists. The focus of our study was to improve emotional well-being and physical activity in children. Since elementary school children spend most of their day at school, physical education lessons are a great tool to increase physical activity. A balanced and adapted physical education lesson can help to draw children’s attention to the health benefits of physical activity. It was established that the properly constructed and purposefully applied 8-month physical education program had an impact on the physical activity and emotional well-being of primary school children (i.e., 6–7 and 8–9 year olds) in three main dimensions: somatic anxiety, personality anxiety, and social anxiety. Our findings suggest that the 8-month physical education program intervention is effective for increasing levels of physical activity. Changes in these activities may require more intensive behavioural interventions in children or upstream interventions at the family and societal level, as well as at the school environment level. These findings have relevance for researchers, policy makers, public health practitioners, and doctors who are involved in health promotion, policy making, and commissioning services.
Conceptualization, I.K. and S.S.; methodology, I.K.; software, R.A.; validation, G.C.; formal analysis, K.Z.; investigation, K.Z.; resources, I.K.; data curation, G.C.; writing—original draft preparation, I.K.; writing—review and editing, S.S.; visualization, G.C.; supervision, R.A.; project administration, R.A.; funding acquisition, K.Z. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
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Dear Aaryan,
We cats have a reputation for being lazy. We sleep a lot. But the truth is when I got your question, I didn’t know much about laziness. So, I decided to talk about it with a couple of psychologists here at Washington State University.
My first stop was the Psychology of Physical Activity Lab. That’s where I met up with my friend, Professor Anne E. Cox.
Cox said that when she was playing college basketball, she started to struggle with feeling motivated to practice. It actually sparked a few questions, like: What makes people choose what they do or don’t do?
“From what I know about motivation, laziness has to be rewarding,” Cox said. “We only do things that reward us in some way. There is often an immediate satisfaction to relaxing, watching TV, or whatever it may be.”
I also found out some of the latest research suggests that while humans aren’t necessarily getting lazier, they do tend to sit more than they did in the past.
The thing is that the human body actually likes to move around. In fact, Cox said that humans want to move from the time they are born. Just think about the way babies roll on the floor, she adds.
“The more you move your body, the more your body wants to move,” she said.
After talking with Cox, I decided to move on over to my friend Craig Parks’ office. He’s also a psychology professor here at WSU.
“I’m not so sure we’ve gotten lazier so much as we’ve simplified tasks that used to be laborious,” he said. “So, we don’t have to expend as much energy as people in even the recent past did.”
It would have been particularly important for early humans to save their energy to survive. It might have looked lazy, but it was actually smart in case they needed to walk long distances to find dinner.
But now technology and new inventions have made it easier for humans to do work and do it faster, leaving them with more free time.
“I suppose we could fill the time with more work, but why?” Parks said. “A lot of people believe that humans are naturally oriented toward ease rather than effort, so the notion of extra work would not be appealing.”
And if it doesn’t sound appealing, perhaps it might be helpful to find, well, some motivation.
Cox explained that sometimes people feel motivated to do physical activity because it’s fun, feels good, or it can be done with friends. Kids are especially great at summoning this kind of motivation. It’s what psychologists call intrinsic motivation. Then there’s external motivation that comes from things like wanting to change your body. But Cox said their data shows it’s the intrinsic motivation that works best.
“It’s just such a surefire equation,” she adds. “That’s why I love science because we can predict this.”
There’s plenty we can explore, learn, and discover if only we are motivated to do so. And maybe just after a quick catnap.
Dr. Universe
Got a science question? E-mail Dr. Wendy Sue Universe at [email protected] . Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education project from Washington State University.
According to the CDC, children 6 to 17 years old should do 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day. The tragic reality is that less than 25% of kids follow those guidelines. Many children are extremely inactive and do not participate in any extracurricular activities. What would happen if our students were no longer granted access to quality physical education ?
Participating in a high-quality PE program may provide numerous benefits for both middle and high school students, perhaps more than any other subject. Physical education is critical to our health, well-being, and overall development. Unfortunately, it is not always understood by everyone. The fact is that we, as educators, must be our students’ and others’ own strongest advocates. We must identify and promote the unique benefits of physical education to all members of our community. Here are ten of the many reasons why physical education is so important :
1. encourages physical activity for life.
Regular exercise and movement are required for optimum health in our lives. A physical education class is the ideal setting for instilling healthy habits and acquiring an understanding of one's own fitness and mobility abilities. Daily physical education is an essential component of a complete educational program. It encourages children to be physically active and develop the abilities and confidence they need to be active throughout their lives, which is beneficial for them both physically and emotionally.
Keeping active for life as a result of a quality PE program directly correlates with Shape America's Standard 4 : Develops personal skills, identifies personal benefits of movement, and chooses to engage in physical activity.
Rationale : Through learning experiences in physical education, the student develops an understanding of how movement is personally beneficial and subsequently chooses to participate in physical activities that are personally meaningful (e.g., activities that offer social interaction, cultural connection, exploration, choice, self-expression, appropriate levels of challenge, and added health benefits). A student's personal development can be acquired early and maintained for a lifetime.
National Physical Education Standards are used under license from SHAPE America. © 2024, SHAPE America, https://www.shapeamerica.org/ . All rights reserved.
For in-depth exploration of the physiological changes that occur during exercise, check out my article:
What Happens to My Body When I Exercise? A Physical Educator's Guide .
Regular exercise can not only improve your physical health, but it may also help you avoid illness and disease. Physical activity has been linked to a strengthened immune system, which makes us less likely to get sick. It also aids in the reduction of stress, improvement of mental health, weight management, and overall energy levels. And since PE classes are a great way to get people moving, they can play a big role in keeping our students healthy.
Additionally, regular physical education helps manage chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. By incorporating cardiovascular activities , PE classes improve students' physical stamina and promote a higher quality of life. These healthy habits, formed during formative years, often extend into adulthood, offering lifelong health benefits and aiding in disease prevention. Thus, maintaining physical education in school is crucial for cultivating a healthier future generation.
Check out the following article on my blog to see 8 health habits students can develop now that will instill lifetime benefits: Healthy Habits for Students: Teaching SELF CARE for Lifelong Wellness .
PE gives young people the opportunity to express themselves in a different way than they do in the classroom. They can let loose, have fun, and be creative without having to worry about grades or competition. PE is a great outlet for kids who may not be as academically inclined as their peers. It allows them to still feel like they're part of the class and gives them a chance to show their personality.
Physical education also provides an outlet for kids who are shy or introverted. It's a great way for them to get out of their shell and interact with other kids in a non-threatening environment. It may be a wonderful opportunity for kids to have some fun, discover their talents, and just be themselves.
Do you need some great ideas for engaging students with physical education stations? Check out this article: PE Stations: 15 Fun Ideas for Active Engagement in Elementary Physical Education Classes .
Physical education helps students develop social skills and the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others. In PE, students learn how to share, take turns, and cooperate with classmates to accomplish a common goal. These skills are essential for success in school and later on, in the workplace. It can also help a student develop teamwork skills by teaching them how to communicate effectively, set goals, and problem-solve as a team. These skills are essential for success in any endeavor.
Developing a cooperative, collaborative attitude is crucial for meeting Shape America's Standard 3 : Develops social skills through movement.
Rationale: Through learning experiences in physical education, students develop the social skills necessary to exhibit empathy and respect for others and foster and maintain relationships. In addition, students develop skills for communication, leadership, cultural awareness, and conflict resolution in a variety of physical activity settings. The capacity to respect oneself and others may be extended to all aspects of a child's or adolescent's life.
Great character makes cooperative and team-oriented students. Check out this article that delves into the world of character education within the physical education setting :
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Physical education classes help to develop self-assurance and determination in children. It can help to boost confidence, as they see themselves achieving their goals and improving their abilities. A student's confidence can be greatly enhanced if they improve their fitness level or acquire new movement skills. They also learn how to cooperate with others and handle winning and losing gracefully. These are all vital abilities for youngsters who compete in outside individual and team sports.
Self-confidence is highlighted when a young person learns a new skill or movement in a PE class. They can then apply that knowledge to be more self-assured in a game or performance-based sports setting. Moreover, this newfound confidence can spill over into other areas of their lives, enhancing their willingness to take on new challenges and participate in activities that were previously outside their comfort zones. By fostering a positive self-image and an attitude of resilience, physical education helps mold students into empowered individuals who feel capable of navigating various aspects of their lives.
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One of the most outstanding features of PE is the opportunity it provides students to create individual goals and self-discipline. This could be anything from improving their fitness levels to learning a new sport or perfecting a particular skill set. Having something to aim for gives children a real sense of purpose and motivation in PE, which can carry over into other areas of their lives.
Setting goals also helps children to track their progress and see how far they've come. This can be a great source of pride and satisfaction. Teachers can help students establish goals for themselves, which is an excellent approach to motivate them to reach Shape America's Standard 2 which highlights this PE concept: Applies knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts.
Rationale : Through learning experiences in physical education, the student uses their knowledge of movement concepts , tactics, and strategies across a variety of environments. This knowledge helps the student become a more versatile and efficient mover. Additionally, the student applies knowledge of health-related and skill-related fitness to enhance their overall well-being.
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PE can be the perfect outlet to reduce stress and anxiety for young people. When kids are allowed to be active and move their bodies at school, it becomes a natural body and mind energizer that makes the rest of the day far more enjoyable. According to recent research, physical education may play an important role in lowering cortisol levels, which is linked to stress. Physical activity may help to improve mood and emotional stability. Regular physical exercise can also aid in the prevention of anxiety disorders. These anti-stress benefits, in the end, assist children and adolescents to become better students.
Furthermore, engaging in physical activities can serve as a constructive distraction, allowing students to break away from the daily pressures of academics and social interactions. This mental break is crucial for emotional rejuvenation, as it provides an opportunity to clear the mind, leading to increased concentration and improved overall mental health. The supportive environment of PE classes also promotes social interaction and teamwork, which are essential for developing coping mechanisms and a sense of belonging, further helping to alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety.
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Physical education is a prime outlet for kids and adolescents to intentionally develop both their health and skill-related components of fitness. Students who participate in regular physical activity can get a lot out of their PE lessons . This is accomplished through repetition, practice, and creative movement situations. They may learn more about their bodies and how to use them appropriately in a variety of settings.
PE is a broad discipline that includes numerous options for students to participate in team and individual sports, dance, and gymnastics. A skill acquired early in life may be transferred to other similar skills or activities and put to use for the remainder of one's life, resulting in better health as an adult.
The physical benefits of developing personal fitness and motor skills are directly linked to Shape America's Standard 1: Develops a variety of motor skills.
Rationale : Through learning experiences in physical education, the student develops motor skills across a variety of environments. Motor skills are a foundational part of child development and support the movements of everyday life. The development of motor skills contributes to an individual’s physical literacy journey. Physical education class may be the only opportunity for younger individuals to learn a variety of motor skills and move their bodies in a meaningful way.
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Physical education is not only about enhancing one's physical capabilities and motor skills. It's also about teaching individuals to collaborate and develop leadership skills. Students are frequently forced to work together as part of their PE lessons to complete assigned activities or objectives. This allows them to strengthen relationships with their classmates. In some cases, these relationships can last a lifetime. PE can also help to build communication skills and teach students how to better manage conflict. All of these factors contribute to the development of strong, healthy relationships with others.
Moreover, through group activities and team sports, PE classes provide an excellent platform for students to interact in a structured yet relaxed environment. This setting encourages them to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives, fostering empathy and mutual respect among peers. Such interactions not only enhance teamwork skills but also help in building a supportive community within the school. These social connections are vital for personal growth and contribute significantly to a student's emotional and social development.
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Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between physical activity and academic achievement. Physical education plays a crucial role in enhancing concentration, attention, and memory, while also alleviating stress and fatigue. These benefits collectively contribute to better grades and higher test scores for students. Moreover, engaging in physical activity increases blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain, which in turn improves cognitive functions. PE also fosters the development of executive functioning skills, including planning, organizing, and multitasking, which are essential for academic success.
Additionally, physical education significantly enhances students’ energy levels and mood, which are critical for effective learning. The increased production of endorphins triggered by physical activity not only uplifts mood but also boosts energy, making students more alert and receptive in the classroom. This positive shift in mood and energy facilitates easier focus and absorption of new information, thereby enhancing overall academic learning.
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Physical education is an important part of a student's overall education. It provides opportunities for students to improve their physical fitness and motor skills, while also developing teamwork skills and relationships with others. PE can also boost their academic performance by improving focus, concentration, and energy levels.
All of these benefits make PE an essential part of the educational experience for students of all ages. Physical education is an important part of a well-rounded education and should be required in all schools. So let's do our part to promote physical education in schools and keep our students strong in body and mind!
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Physical education is a class that is designed to help students improve their physical health and well-being. Students can expect to participate in various activities such as team sports, individual sports, dance, and fitness activities.
Physical education has been shown to be an essential part of a student’s education. It helps students to stay healthy, learn teamwork skills, and have fun. In addition, physical education can also help students maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of obesity.
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Physical education is an important part of a student’s education because it helps them to stay healthy and learn teamwork skills. In addition, physical education can help students maintain a healthy weight and develop lifelong physical activity habits. Schools need to provide physical education classes so that all students have the opportunity to benefit from these positive outcomes.
Physical education classes allow students to be active and participate in enjoyable activities. When students are engaged in physical activity, they are more likely to continue being physically active throughout their lives. In addition, physical activity has been shown to affect academic performance positively. One study found that physically active students had better grades and were more likely to graduate from high school than students who were not physically active.
Physical education classes can also help students develop teamwork skills. Working together in team sports can teach students how to cooperate with others and how to resolve conflicts. These skills are important in all aspects of life, including the workplace. In addition, participating in physical activity can help students to develop social skills and make friends.
Finally, physical education classes can help students to maintain a healthy weight. Obesity is a growing problem in the Philippines, and schools must do everything possible to help students maintain a healthy weight. Physical activity can help students burn calories and build muscle, which is essential for maintaining a healthy weight.
Thus, it is evident that school physical education classes offer students many benefits. These classes help students to stay healthy, make friends, develop teamwork skills, and maintain a healthy weight. All of these factors are important for leading a successful life. Therefore, schools must provide physical education classes for all students.
1. Get involved. Participate in all the activities and exercises. This will help you get the most out of the class.
2. Stay focused. Pay attention to the instructor and follow their instructions. This will help you stay safe and get the most out of the class.
3. Stay active. Make sure to move around and participate in all the activities. This will help improve your physical health and well-being.
4. Have fun! Physical education classes should be enjoyable. If you are not having fun, talk to the instructor about ways to make the class more enjoyable for you.
Physical education classes are important for students of all ages. These classes can help improve students’ physical health, well-being, and fitness levels. By participating in physical education classes, students will be better prepared to lead active and healthy lives.
Regular physical activity is important for children and adolescents, regardless of weight. It helps to maintain a healthy weight, reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and improves mental health and mood. In addition, physical activity can help to prevent injuries.
Making time for physical activity in your busy schedule can be challenging, but finding ways to fit it in is important. Try to schedule your physical activity at the same time each day, so it becomes a habit. If that’s not possible, try to break up your physical activity into smaller chunks throughout the day. Here are a few tips to help you make time for physical activity:
Physical education has many benefits, and schools need to offer this type of program. Physical education helps children stay healthy and fit, teaches teamwork skills, and can improve academic performance. If your child is not currently enrolled in a physical education class, consider finding a program they can participate in. It is an integral part of a well-rounded education and can help your child in many ways.
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Llego, M. A. (2022, August 25). The Importance of Physical Education in Schools. TeacherPH. Retrieved August 25, 2022 from, https://www.teacherph.com/importance-physical-education-schools/
Mark Anthony Llego
Mark Anthony Llego, a visionary from the Philippines, founded TeacherPH in October 2014 with a mission to transform the educational landscape. His platform has empowered thousands of Filipino teachers, providing them with crucial resources and a space for meaningful idea exchange, ultimately enhancing their instructional and supervisory capabilities. TeacherPH's influence extends far beyond its origins. Mark's insightful articles on education have garnered international attention, featuring on respected U.S. educational websites. Moreover, his work has become a valuable reference for researchers, contributing to the academic discourse on education.
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In the age of rapid technological advancements, our lives have been significantly transformed, offering conveniences beyond the imagination of previous generations. While these innovations present numerous benefits, they also pose a unique set of challenges, most notably, the concern that they might be fostering lazy among humans. This article provides an in-depth exploration of the ways technology potentially contributes to different forms of human lazy – physical, cognitive, social, and beyond.
The rise of technology has brought about a significant shift in our lifestyle patterns, most notably, an increase in physical inactivity. Traditionally, everyday tasks like commuting, household chores, shopping, and even leisure activities involved a certain level of physical effort. However, the advent of smart appliances, electric vehicles, and e-commerce has replaced physical labor with digital convenience. We have vacuum cleaners that navigate themselves, drones that deliver packages, and smart home systems that control everything from lighting to temperature with a simple voice command. Consequently, the level of physical exertion, once required in our daily routines, has considerably reduced, promoting a sedentary lifestyle. Studies link this decline in physical activity to increased obesity rates and related health issues such as heart disease and diabetes.
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Technology has also significantly impacted our mental activity, primarily due to our overreliance on digital tools for basic cognitive tasks. In the era before smartphones, tasks such as remembering phone numbers, birthdays, or directions were a part of our everyday mental exercise. Now, digital calendars, GPS systems , and contact lists have assumed these roles. As a result, our memory and attention skills are not exercised as much, which could lead to cognitive decline over time. We have started to rely heavily on digital assistance even for simple tasks like calculations, spelling, or setting reminders, thereby encouraging a certain level of mental lazy.
When it comes to reading and research, technology has significantly altered our behavior, often encouraging a form of intellectual lazy. In the past, conducting research meant spending hours in libraries, combing through books, journals, and archives. It required patience, perseverance, and intellectual rigor. The digital age, however, offers information at our fingertips through search engines and online databases. While the ease of accessibility is beneficial, it also fosters a ‘quick-fix’ mentality. People tend to skim over content instead of engaging in deep reading, accept information at face value instead of critically analyzing it, and lose the patience for extensive research. Such practices could potentially affect our intellectual depth and commitment to scholarly pursuits.
The proliferation of technology has also dramatically influenced our social lives, fostering a form of social lazy. Social media platforms and instant messaging apps have replaced a significant portion of our face-to-face interactions. While these tools connect us with individuals worldwide and offer new forms of interaction, they also lead to reduced physical socialization. We often prefer texting over meeting in person, and scrolling through social feeds over active participation in social events. This shift towards digital communication might cause us to lose out on the richness of in-person interactions, leading to a superficiality that could be termed social lazy.
Another area where technology potentially contributes to lazy is problem-solving. Before the influx of tech-based solutions, humans relied on their creativity, resourcefulness, and critical thinking to tackle challenges. Today, however, our first instinct is often to turn to an app or a software solution for our problems. We look for immediate answers on search engines rather than exploring solutions ourselves, and we use apps to manage our time, finances, health, and more. This increasing dependency on technology can stifle our inherent problem-solving skills and initiative, leading to a form of solution-oriented lazy.
It’s important to remember, though, that technology is a tool, and its impacts largely depend on how we utilize it. While technology can make tasks easier and more efficient, excessive reliance and misuse can lead to negative effects, including lazy.
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The sphere of education and skill acquisition is another area where technology’s convenience can inadvertently foster lazy. With the advent of online tutorials, digital classrooms, and AI-powered tutors, learning new skills or acquiring knowledge has never been easier. However, the ease and speed of learning can sometimes lead to a shallow understanding of subjects. Without the need to delve deep, wrestle with complex concepts, or engage in exhaustive research, learners may settle for surface-level comprehension. This approach may impede the cultivation of analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Advancements in technology have also extended into the realm of personal care, often reducing the effort we invest in maintaining our physical wellbeing. Digital health trackers , diet apps, and online fitness tutorials offer us streamlined ways to stay healthy. While they provide valuable services, an overreliance on them can result in us being less actively involved in understanding our health and wellbeing. Instead of listening to our bodies or seeking professional medical advice when needed, we might depend too heavily on what our apps tell us, cultivating a form of health-related lazy.
In an era where virtual reality can replicate natural experiences and indoor technology can simulate outdoor climates, we may become increasingly disconnected from our environment. The ease with which we can control our surroundings might lead us to become less adaptive and more complacent. This can foster a form of environmental lazy, where we fail to actively engage with our environment or respond adequately to changes in it.
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The rise of digital platforms has given birth to a new form of activism – often termed ‘slacktivism’. While technology allows us to spread awareness, sign petitions, and donate with a click, it might also decrease the likelihood of taking concrete action in the real world. This easy, low-effort form of activism can lead to a decline in active participation in societal issues, thus fostering a sort of civic lazy.
These examples further illuminate how technology, while making life easier, can also foster different forms of lazy. However, it’s important to remember that the key lies in our approach to technology, not the technology itself. By adopting a balanced approach – one that involves deep and active learning, conscious engagement with personal health, active involvement with our environment, and real-world participation in societal issues – we can mitigate the risk of falling into the trap of lazy.
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Striking a balance is key. Promoting physical activities and integrating them into our routines can counteract the sedentary lifestyle that technology often promotes. Balancing digital learning methods with traditional ones can help retain our critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Emphasizing the value of face-to-face interactions and utilizing technology to enhance these experiences, rather than replace them, can foster deeper social connections.
Technology, in its many manifestations, does indeed have the potential to foster lazy. Yet, it’s crucial to remember that these tools are not inherently detrimental. They are, after all, just tools – their impact lies significantly in how we choose to use them. Striking a balance between digital convenience and active effort is key. We can embrace the benefits technology offers while consciously avoiding its potential pitfalls. By fostering active learning, encouraging physical activity, promoting in-person social interactions, and engaging proactively with our environment, we can ensure that technology serves as a catalyst for progress and not an enabler of complacency.
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