ROLE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFE STYLE AMONG CHILDREN AND YOUTH
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Physical education and sport have an educational impact. Changes can be seen in (i) motor skills development and performance and (ii) educational potential. This shows the positive relationship between being involved in physical activities and psychosocial development.
Sport and physical education is fundamental to the early development of children and youth and the skills learned during play, physical education and sport contribute to the holistic development of young people. Through participation in sport and physical education, young people learn about the importance of key values such as:
- honesty,
- teamwork,
- fair play,
- respect for themselves and others, and
- adherence to rules.
It also provides a forum for young people to learn how to deal with competition and how to cope with both winning and losing. These learning aspects highlight the impact of physical education and sport on a child’s social and moral development in addition to physical skills and abilities.
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