Chinenye Iwuchukwu*
Physical education is a course taught in school that focuses on developing physical fitness and the ability to perform and enjoy day-to-day physical activities with ease. We also develop skills necessary to participate in a wide range of activities, such as soccer, basketball or swimming. Regular physical education classes prepare one to be physically and mentally active, fit and healthy. Physical education helps students develop physical skills and confidence. For example, skills like; soccer, baseball, volleyball or karate. Balancing skills could be applied to dance or gymnastics. Physical education develops fitness and fosters the desire for lifelong participation in physical activity. Physical education classes teach the health benefits of regular exercise and healthy food choices along with the risks of inactivity and poor diet. Physical education also helps students develop social skills. For example, team sports help them learn to respect others, contribute to a team goal and socialize them as productive member of a team.
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