There is a metaphysical connection - body/mind/spirit. In order to develop and grow, it is necessary to tend to all spheres of influence.
Physical education provides the obvious - muscle toning, education and information about body development and wellness. It also provides invaluable social skills. What you learn in physical education will assist you with team building and general public interaction. This is particularly important in today's world where so many of us are computer people and have limited face to face exposure.
2006-06-22 22:24:46
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answered by kentucky queen 2
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Because America is FAT. If people knew how to integrate exercise and diet into their lives, we wouldn't have this epidemic.
Percent of noninstitutionalized adults age 20 years and over who are overweight or obese: 66.5
Percent of noninstitutionalized adults age 20 years and over who are obese: 32
Percent of adolescents age 12-19 years who are overweight: 17
Percent of children age 6-11 years who are overweight: 19
Overweight, obesity, and healthy weight among persons 20 years of age and over, by sex, age, race, and Hispanic origin, and poverty status: 1960-62 through 1999-2002
Overweight children and adolescents by sex, age, race, and Hispanic origin, and poverty status: 1963-65 through 1999-2002
2006-06-23 05:22:58
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answered by Joe 3
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healthy body , healthy mind and vice versa
more emphasis should be on physical fitness than sport though i believe
2006-06-23 05:24:29
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answered by bob 3
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Something has to get the blobs moving... Not necessarily you, but there are a good many potato's out there...
2006-06-23 05:35:06
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answered by Anonymous
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the healthy body contain a healthy mind.
2006-06-23 05:37:20
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answered by angelina 2
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it helps instill lifelong importance of fitness
2006-06-23 05:23:18
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answered by cell 2
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The school of hard knocks.
2006-06-23 05:26:34
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answered by Anonymous
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It really isn't. More time should be spent on the books.
2006-06-23 05:22:40
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answered by cyanne2ak 7
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