Importance of Physical Education in Schools

The most memorable moment of any school goes is a PT(games) class. They find pleasure by indulging themselves in sports. But there is more to Physical Education than just recreation. A number of crucial components to the delivery of quality physical education have been identified by UNICEF. Research evidence is presented in terms of children's development in a number of domains: physical, lifestyle, affective and social. The review suggests that Physical Education has the potential to make significant and distinctive contributions to development in each of these domains. Physical Education has the potential to make distinctive contributions to the development of children's fundamental skills and physical competences. All of these are necessary precursors of participation in later lifestyle and sporting physical activities. They can support the development of social skills and social behaviors, self-esteem and pro-school attitudes and academic and cognitive development. Contexts emphasize positive experiences, characterized by enjoyment, diversity, and the engagement of all, and that are managed by committed and trained teachers and coaches. These influence the character of these physical activities and increase the likelihood of realizing the potential benefits of participation.

Despite recognition of the positive impact sport has on education and child development, physical education is being challenged within education systems across the world.
Challenges include a decrease in:

• Time allocated to physical education.
• The number of trained staff in the school.
• The amount of training provided to physical education teachers in the school.
• Spend on resources required to deliver physical education in schools.

Girls and young people with disabilities face additional barriers, which limit their participation in physical education and sport in many countries. Girls have to work an extra mile to get into sports. Taking up sports as a career is still a struggle for many young enthusiasts.
Researchers are focusing on complex studies in physical education and there have been examples of good practice. But the situation in developing countries and regions has changed little in the past decade. This has seriously changed view for physical education for young people, particularly those living in developing countries. These may be introduced by community clubs or by other organisations, or through unstructured or casual games and play. The very poor rates of school attendance, opportunities for physical education and sport outside of schools can also provide educational advantages to school children.
Making sports a part of your routine will take you a long way. Your brain and fitness will go hand in hand. Keep playing and stay tuned to SparkFaces.