Categories: All - benefits - development - academic - exercise

by Rose Hofer 13 years ago

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Research topic

Physical education plays a significant role in the cognitive and academic development of elementary students. Despite some objections regarding its interruption of class time and associated costs, physical education is crucial for children.

Research topic

What effect does physical education have on the brain development of elementary students?

Objections and Refutations

detracts from core classes
actually improves learning in the core classses
Too costly to fund
it may cost more, but it is beneficial for students overall
Instant Recess, by Antronette Yancey
interrupts class time

Survey of student opinions on their own phsyical education classes

80% said PE was benefical to their academic sucess in elementary school, very different from being beneficial in high school

Was first established to improve schooling

Physical Movement is an important aspect of a child's development
P.E. classes equip students with knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle

History of Physical education and why it needs to stay in schools

Raijo Taiso, radio calisthenics for all of Japan

very similar to elementary students today, minus the required exercise

Brain Rules by John Medina

It hinders students from focusing in class
human beings were designed to be constantly moving