Benefits of Physical Education
When students are in Physical Education class it is expected that they participate to the best of their ability. While students are graded in Physical Education the most important components the students take away from this class are the understanding and importance of physical activity. Not everyone will be a great athlete, but everyone should aspire to lead a healthy lifestyle. The overall benefits of Physical Education class and overall physical activity are numerous and here are some of them...
Reduces the risk of dying prematurely
Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease
Reduces the risk of developing diabetes
Reduces the risk of heart disease
Helps reduce blood pressure in those who have high blood pressure
Reduces the risk of developing certain cancers
Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety
Helps in weight loss and weight management
Helps build and maintain healthy bones
Promotes psychological well-being
Improves digestion
Enhances the immune system
Increases self-confidence and self-esteem
Builds strength
Gives you more energy
Tones and firms muscles
Lowers your resting heart rate
Reduces back problems and back pain
Increases metabolic rate
Improves coordination and balance
Reduces tension and stress
Increases lean muscle tissue
Improves cognitive functioning
Improves the quality of your sleep
Increases lung capacity
Improves the recovery heart rate
Provides increased social opportunities
Increases the HDL cholesterol level
Decreases triglycerides
Strengthens the heart and improves its efficiency
Improves posture
Increases the strength of ligaments and tendons
Improves flexibility
Slows the aging process
Improves athletic performance
Reduces joint discomfort and improves their function
Increases muscle size
Decreases your appetite to healthy levels
Stimulates and improves concentration
Improves the quality of your life
Preserves the ability to maintain independent living
Decreases obesity
Improves your mood
Controls joint swelling and pain associated with arthritis
Benefits the endocrine system
Positively affects body fat distribution
Decreases the risk of Alzheimer's disease