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Child Needs Physical Education! By: Krissi Hutchinson

Why Gifted Students Need PE

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Why your Gifted Child Needs Physical

Education!By: Krissi Hutchinson

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Cardio Endurance

Muscular Strength

Muscular Endurance

Body Compositio

n

Flexibility

What is Fitness?

Fitness

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IMPORTANCE

ImprovedAcademic

Performance

ImprovedHealthWeight Control

Improved Fitness

Movement Knowledge/ Motor Skill Developmen

t

Improved Self-esteem

Stress Managemen

t

Social Developmen

t

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“A close relationship has been documented between low self-esteem and such problems as violence, alcoholism, drug abuse, eating disorders, school dropouts, teenage pregnancy, suicide, and low academic achievement.”

Exercising greatly enhances your self esteem and mental outlook while

reducing stress.

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Exercise, good nutrition, stress management, and mental stimulation are essential to brain

fitness.

“Exercise gets rid of harmful stress chemicals and it boosts problem-solving, planning, and attention.”

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"When one exercises, you can think more clearly, perform better, and your morale is better. This is pure science -- stimulate your nervous system and function at a higher level."

Exercise is smart for your heart, weight, and it can make you smarter and better at what

you do.

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Studies have shown that students who are consistently physically fit do better academically. Students show

improved cognitive abilities and better test scores.

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College Bound

College admission boards expect students to have interests outside of academics.