Author(s): Madhumita Batul

Abstract:
The present study, the important of Physical Education in School review provides an overview of the existing literature on school-aged children’s and youth’s (i.e. 6-to 18-year-olds) personal and social development within the context of physical education and sports. The collective surveys’ data show consistency between Worldwide Surveys I and II, that is, physical education is a compulsory subject in a large majority of educational systems globally and, where it is not compulsory, it is generally taught as a matter of general practice. Required physical education provision during compulsory schooling years varies across regions and countries according to age or year stage of attendance. Rounded to the nearest year, the average school starting age is 6 (range 3-7) and finishing age averages 13 (range 10-16) in the ‘primary’ phase of education; the ‘secondary’ phase of school begins on average at age 13 (range 10-16) and ends on average at age 18 (range 15-20). Overall, the 0ver- age number of years during which physical education is taught in schools is 12 (range 8-14) with a 73% cluster of 11 and 12 years. The start end years’ continuum and associated access to physical education are significant for individual development and sustained participation in physical activity. The early years are important in developing fundamental motor skills and providing opportunities for optimal development of physical capacities during the crucial years of growth and maturation.

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