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Enhancing Youth Development through Physical Education: Health, Social Cohesion, and Discipline

Physical Education (P.E.) plays a vital role in strengthening the musculoskeletal system and supporting healthy growth patterns. The Health Survey for England (2009) indicates that a significant percentage of children are classified as overweight or obese, highlighting the importance of P.E. in addressing this issue. Engaging in P.E. improves physical fitness, posture, and overall health while reducing stress and anxiety. It fosters emotional stability, self-esteem, and essential life skills like cooperation and responsibility, contributing to reduced anti-social behavior and better academic performance.

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Enhancing Youth Development through Physical Education: Health, Social Cohesion, and Discipline

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  1. PE in Society

  2. Strengthens the musculoskeletal system Assists the natural pattern of growth The Health Survey for England 2009 report shows that around 31% of boys and 28% girls aged 2 to 15 were classed as either overweight or obese-P.E. could help address this. Developing motor skills & co-ordination Impacts on General Health and Physical Fitness • Improvements in • physical fitness including; • aerobic endurance, • muscular endurance, • strength & • power Improves posture Lowers blood pressure

  3. Helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression Improvements in concentration, manual dexterity and determination Provides a healthy outlet for emotions Emotional Stability Empowerment & realisation of physical potential sports participation improves self-esteem and self-perception It has been claimed that ‘physical activity improves psychological health in young people’ (Sallis and Owen) Increase motivation & confidence

  4. Creates sense of community & belonging Develop communication skills Social Cohesion Mix in groups you wouldn’t normally co-operation, teamwork, empathy

  5. By experiencing a sense of responsibility & expectation, athletes are less likely to fall into the “wrong crowd” Can recapture disengaged students Sport is more likely to benefit if teachers, leaders or coaches are respectful, fair and honest Reduces engagement in anti-social or criminal behaviour Crime Reduction Instills discipline & morals • One study showed that sport participation caused the following; • 50% decrease in drug use • 76% drop in anti-social behaviour • 68% fall in crime • (Home Office, 2006) Reinforces concept of sticking to the rules.

  6. Better general health & fitness reduces sick days off work & school. Impacts on Economy Health benefits reduce the cost of healthcare on the NHS Reductions in crime reduce cost of policing & justice system.

  7. Can benefit academic studies by increasing attention & alertness Other Benefits Develops ability to take on board constructive criticism Instills discipline • Improves skills such as: • attendance • punctuality • consistency • reliability Character building

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