PE 328

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Class Name: PE 328: Motor Development
Student’s Name: Jasmine L. Butler
Date Reflective Paper Turned In: 9/12/2017
Reflective Paper Number: 1 of 4 I do support the offering of Physical Education Courses at the University Level, mainly because Physical Education is important. Physical Education emerged many of years ago, in ancient Greece. But P.E. didn’t enter the United States until the 19th century. Physical Education helps students become more physically active, develop interests in different types of physical activity, build teamwork and other social skills, it also improves focus and academic performances. Physically Education should be offered on the University level is solely because we as college students tend to get off track of
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With staying up late nights studying and trying to complete assignments tied in with late nigh snacking. All these things can contribute to weight gain and health problems. That’s where we as college students get lost. Physical education addresses the fundamental need of regular physical activities, such as exercising to remain fit and healthy. Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity(JFK,1960). s P.E. promotes attitudes and behaviors that reduces health risks. Physical Education is important and well need for various reason. Mainly because it’s said the exercise lowers the level of anxiety, depression, and stress (Melnick, 2013). Just think about those long night staying up doing work and studying you’re causing yourself mental health problems that sometimes go unnoticed. Exercising take all the stress and worries away from you and ensures your mental stability. Taking Physical Education when you’re in college can help you stay in shape and healthy, which can cause a boost in yourself