**Collaborative post**
Physical education in schools is important for so many reasons, some more obvious than others. It plays a huge role in a child’s overall development and has physical, mental and emotional benefits. Most schools take their physical education department very seriously, in order to broaden the curriculum, encourage healthy competition and provide students with an element of physical exercise that they might otherwise lack. After all, many children do not have a garden at home, so physical education in schools is a way for them to run around outside and let off some steam, in a safe environment. This gives them the chance to get some exercise and fresh air; both of which are proven to help students perform well in class.
One aspect of physical education that is often overlooked is the confidence it inspires within students. With each successful sporting experience, like a scored goal or a new personal best, children become increasingly more self-assured. This confidence is then transferred through all aspects of their education and even their personal life. What’s more, sport teaches children the importance of dedication, hard work and collaboration. Older children will learn to evaluate their own performance within a sporting event so that they can figure out ways to improve in the future. This is another fantastic transferrable skill.
Lots of people, young and old, find sport a good way to calm down after a stressful day. This is because it releases stress-busting endorphins, making it all the more important for young people who are going through the burdens of their GCSEs/A Levels, possible family troubles and peer pressure. It simply provides an opportunity for kids to have a break from the classroom, stretch their legs and loosen up. Other benefits of P.E. include improved hand-eye coordination, better reflexes and good posture.
