Physical Education and Physical Activity:

1. Promotes a way of life in which physical activity is valued, enjoyed and integrated into daily life.

2. Provides a unique contribution to lifelong development of all learners, enhancing their physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual well-being.

3. Contributes to solving problems of poor health.

4. Develops physical fitness, physical activity skills necessary for an active lifestyle, and an intrinsic value of an active lifestyle.

5. Fosters understanding of movement and its place in the personal quest for wellness.

6. Provides opportunities to participate in a wide range and activities and solve individual/group problems within an active learning environment.

7. Fosters personal and community wellness by empowering students to attain healthy, lifelong attitudes and behaviours through physical activity.

8. Demonstrates positive effects on student performance and academic achievement in terms of memory, observation, problem-solving and decision-making, as well as significant improvements in attitudes, discipline, behaviours and creativity.

9. Can provide many social benefits, improve self image and self-esteem and reduce stress and anxiety.

Benefits of Physical Education and Physical Activity -

https://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/curriculum/guides/physed/prim_elem/4.pdf