PE in SocietyPE in Society

Impacts on General Health and Physical FitnessImpacts on General Health and Physical Fitness

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.

Improvements in physical fitness including; •aerobic endurance, •muscular endurance,•strength & •power

Improves posture

Assists the natural pattern

of growth

Developing motor skills

& co-ordination

Strengthens the musculoskeletal system

Lowers blood pressure

Emotional StabilityEmotional Stability

Improvements in concentration,manual dexterity and determination

Provides a healthy

outlet for emotions

Increase motivation & confidence

It has been claimed that ‘physical activity improves

psychological health in young people’

(Sallis and Owen)

sports participation improves self-esteem and self-perception

Helps reduce stress, anxietyand depression

Empowerment & realisation

of physical potential

Social CohesionSocial CohesionMix in groups you wouldn’t normally

Creates sense of

community & belonging

co-operation, teamwork,

empathy

Develop communication skills

Crime ReductionCrime ReductionInstills discipline & morals

Reinforces concept of sticking to the rules.

By experiencing a sense of responsibility & expectation,

athletes are less likely to fall into the “wrong crowd”

Sport is more likely to benefit if teachers, leaders or coaches are respectful, fair and honest

Can recapture disengaged students

Reduces engagement in anti-social or criminal behaviour

One study showed that sport participation caused the following;• 50%50% decrease in drug use • 76%76% drop in anti-social behaviour• 68%68% fall in crime (Home Office, 2006)

Impacts on EconomyImpacts on Economy

Reductions in crime reduce cost of policing & justice system.

Health benefits reduce the cost of healthcare on the NHS

Better general health & fitness reduces sick days off work & school.

Other BenefitsOther BenefitsInstills discipline

Improves skills such as:•attendance•punctuality•consistency•reliability

Can benefit academic studies by increasing attention & alertness

Develops ability to take on board constructive criticism

Character building