Focus of the Elementary School Physical Education Program

Elementary School Physical Education
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Physical activity is associated with reduced comorbidities during adulthood, and to ensure its effectiveness, exercise should be practiced from a young age to adulthood. Specifically, it prevents chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, cardiovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This must be incorporated in schools to ensure that physical activity will be practiced from childhood, particularly at the elementary level.
Kirkham-King et al. (2017) investigated the effectiveness of specific physical activity programs for elementary. They found that the fitness activities in small classes were more effective than motor or game activities in large classes in promoting moderate to vigorous physical activity among the children. Less than 25 students defined a small-sized class. Additionally, the components of fitness activities should include the following: 1) Cardiovascular endurance. This includes jogging and cycling.; 2) Muscular strength. This includes activities that are done against resistance.; 3) Muscular endurance. This trains the child’s ability to do continuous activities without fatigue.; 4) Flexibility. This increases the body’s range of motion. The activities should be age-ap...