Halldale
Physical Education

It's More Than A Game

Why is Physical Education Important?

GIves examples of research that shows physical activity gives students an advantage in learning.

Physical Education is important because it provides students with a knowledge of how to maintain and live a healthy lifestyle.  Dr. Germund Hesslow, an internationally renowned cerebellum researcher at Lund Universityin Sweden with an expertise in the research of paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries, has performed research into the question, “Does physical activity increase learning?” Hesslow responded this way, “No.  There are too many variables involved in learning:  environments, genetics, attitudes, individual learning capacity, curriculum delivery, learning and teaching strengths, etc.”  However, Hesslow said that all things being equal, a physically active child will have an ADVANTAGE in learning and that an inactive child is at a DISADVANTAGE for learning.  Quality physical education provides needed physical activityin the school day and that gives students an advantage for learning, and therefore, may help increase student achievement in other academic areas.

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