Physical education is when an individual has sufficient energy to enjoy life and avoid fatigue (Landy & Burridge‚ 2009). It has been suggested that well conducted physical education programs can result in increased activity levels during the school day as well as increased active living outside the school setting (Morrow‚ Jackson & Payne‚ 1999). This is why it is beneficial that both schools and families encourage physical education to children. Physical activity brings many health benefits
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that society discourages physical activity. Everyone knows that physical fitness is important to his or her health. Physical education helps students improve their knowledge about health issues and practices that will lead to a more enjoyable life. Some schools do not require students to participate in physical education classes‚ but it is important for young kids to stay physically active. The rise of obesity in young children has become a growing concern in America. Physical education should be required
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BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS The benefits of physical fitness are numerous and include better health‚ greater strength‚ more flexibility‚ increased energy‚ improved appearance‚ and a more positive attitude and mood. Regular exercise can lead to both immediate and long-term benefits. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the morbidity and mortality from many chronic diseases. The benefits of fitness far outweigh the inconveniences of regular exercise. To reap the maximum benefits of
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Copy April 1‚ 2013 Actuaries and Physical Therapists Does anyone have a hard time choosing what career or job which they really want to do in the future? I personally have two jobs that I am considering right now: actuary and physical therapist. Actuaries basically manage risk. They help organizations plan for the future and protect themselves from loss. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques to improve mobility‚ relieve pain and prevent permanent physical disabilities in their patients
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Each and every person has a different view of what physical education really is. “Is it education in sport?” asks Siedentop “Is it fitness education? Is it social development? Is it development through risk and adventure? Is it movement? Instead‚” he says‚ “it is all of these things – and maybe more?” (1998‚ p.237). Whereas Wuest and Butcher feel that physical activity is “a means to help individuals acquire skills‚ fitness‚ knowledge‚ and attitudes that contribute to their optimal development and
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English Assessment 2013 Importance of Physical Fitness Importance of Physical Fitness Physical fitness is one of the most important key to a healthy body. It is the basis of creative artistic activity. Physical fitness means the condition of being physically healthy‚ especially exercises and proper nutrition. It is the reason‚ a state of general well-being marked by physical health and mental stability. Physical fitness is not just bending our body. It is about having cardiovascular and overall
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Physical therapy programs require dedication‚ commitment‚ tenacity‚ and desire from students. It should be considered as the student’s job for two and half years. It requires students in the program who are learning to act like professionals. A student may be limited in what they are able to accomplish however; they still have the opportunity to act professionally. How a student in a physical therapy program behaves while in the program‚ will most likely translate into how he or she will conduct
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Physical Therapists are healthcare professionals who help injured and ill people to improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists’ play an important role for treatment‚ rehab‚ prevention of chronic conditions‚ illnesses‚ and injuries. Physical Therapist help people from all ages who are limited in their abilities to move and perform functional activities used in their everyday life. These people have various places in which they can work in including hospitals‚ home health agencies
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Physical Therapy Pediatric physical therapy performed by a therapist who works on the motor skills of children. Children with chronic illness‚ birth defects‚ underdeveloped‚ or have an injury many times undergo physical therapy. Pediatric physical therapy not only works on muscle and motor skills‚ it also benefits the overall health of a child from nutrition to help the body perform to the best of its ability. In addition he mental health of a child can be improved by physical activity.The biggest
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possess these qualities‚ but you have to want to do them if you plan to be a physical therapist and do it to the best of your ability. Like APTA’s definition of professionalism for a physical therapist‚ there are core values that they consistently strive for and make an effort to embody. Some of these values are respect‚ communication‚ ethics‚ caring‚ and the ability to work with others. Therefore‚ as a doctor of physical therapy student‚ it is my goal to continually work towards those core values
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