1. History and meaning of Physical Education. History of Physical Education The Spartans and Athenians were the first to have a type of physical education. Though very different‚ both systems served the people and supplied their needs. The Spartan system was similar to dictatorship‚ a form of government. At the age of seven‚ boys were taken to learn basic military skills while living in barracks. When they reached the age of fourteen‚ they began learning group fighting tactics which would allow
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Some people think that physical education should no longer be a graduation requirement. Individual school districts may choose to offer that program or eliminate it as a requirement. I think that physical education classes in high school should be a mandatory requirement. First thing that comes to mind would be teenage obesity‚ as big of a problem as it is‚ it is important that physical education classes be mandatory at all grade levels nationwide. The amount of obese youth has more than
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To provide a balanced stimulating Physical Education curriculum which will appeal to the interests and abilities of all students To help the physical development of students in the important period leading up to and including puberty and through maturation to adulthood. To promote the development of skill and coordination through a structured Physical Education programme. To increase aesthetic awareness and appreciation. To enable every student to experience achievement and satisfaction
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2010 Physical education class instruction should be designed for all students. I believe that every skill‚ activity‚ and game should be taught with the non-athlete in mind. Sometimes those students get pushed to the back because they are not the most talented. My philosophy of physical education deals with students becoming physically fit. The major reason for having physical education in schools is to lead the students toward better lifestyles. The plan as a physical educator is to have
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PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT AVNIEL BRIDGE CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY THE PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT What is Physical Education and how can we educate others about it? I ’m sure that my philosophy of physical education will always be evolving as I gain more incite and experience into the world of physical education. As of right now I believe physical education is knowledge of both the body and the mind. The purpose of physical education is to provide physical activity
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Physical education schools play a critical role in increasing physical activity by offering quality‚ daily physical education and other opportunities to recreate. Physical education is the only program that provides students with opportunities to learn motor skills‚ develop fitness‚ and gain understanding about the importance of physical activity. Physical education teaches children the skills they need to be active through out their lifetime. Physical education can also enhance academic learning
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The Importance of Physical Education Students need to be physically active to grow properly. According to the National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE)‚ elementary classes should spend 150 minutes every week in physical education. Educators should place a priority on children being active at school and emphasize the importance of a strong physical education program. Physical education offers students a chance to learn how to keep themselves healthy with life-long skills. In
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Dodging the Dodgeball of Childhood Obesity with Mandatory Physical Education Dodging the Dodgeball of Childhood Obesity with Mandatory Physical Education Thesis: Physical Education should be mandatory for all students between kindergarten and high school graduation because it is necessary for receiving the recommended amount of daily physical activity‚ it is essential to maintaining a better quality of life from childhood into adulthood‚ and it is important
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A Brief History of Physical Education If several hundred years from now archaeologist were investigating our society‚ they would find endless examples of sport in the United States: stadiums‚ swimming pools‚ running shoes‚ hockey sticks‚ skis‚ baseball gloves‚ posters of sports stars‚ etc. Even today a basic survey of our country would reveal sports and physical education everywhere: Little League baseball‚ Physical Education classes‚ Special Olympics‚ neighbourhood basketball‚ jogging‚ and televised
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Physical Education & the Effects of Childhood Obesity P.E Methods 1-18-11 Abstract Kanen‚ Casey. (25 Apr. 2010.) "Physical Education & the Effects on Childhood Obesity. EHow.com." EHow.. Web. 13 Jan. 2011. . Physical Education & the Effects of Childhood Obesity If we look around us today‚ one in every four children are obese. Many aspects of American culture promote an inactive lifestyle‚ such as fast food and easy access to electronics. As a result‚ childhood obesity is on the
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