Physical Benefits
This organ gets stronger when you do cardio exercises
The Heart
Exercise is proven to reduce this common feeling that students experience, especially before tests.
Stress / Anxiety
Running, swimming, and biking are all examples of this type of exercise, also known as cardio
Aerobic Exercise
PE class helps you develop this ability by working with classmates toward a common goal.
Teamwork / Co-op
Taking PE all four years of high school helps you establish these patterns that can last a lifetime.
Healthy Habits
Building this through weight-bearing exercises helps prevent osteoporosis later in life
Bone Density/Bone Strength
Studies show that physically active students tend to earn these kinds of grades compared to inactive students.
Higher Grades
Yoga, stretching, and gymnastics fall into this category that helps you touch your toes.
Flexibility Exercises
Learning to win and lose with dignity is called this quality.
Sportsmanship
For many students who sit in class all day, PE provides this—the only guaranteed movement in their schedule.
Physical Activity / Exercise
Regular physical activity significantly reduces your risk of developing this disease that affects blood sugar levels
Type 2 diabetes
This "happy hormone" released during exercise helps improve mood and can reduce depression.
Serotonin, Dopamine and Endorphins
Tai Chi and standing on one foot are examples of this type of exercise that prevents falls.
Balance Exercises
This character trait means showing up, putting in effort, and following through on commitments.
Discipline / Dedication / Commitment
Many colleges and universities have PE requirements, making high school PE good preparation for this level of education
Post - Secondary Education
These natural chemicals, released during exercise, are often called "feel-good hormones.
Regular exercise improves the quality of this nightly activity, helping you feel more rested and alert.
Sleep
Weight lifting, push-ups, and resistance band training are used to build this in your body.
Muscles
Communication, leadership, and time management learned in PE are examples of these, which employers highly value.
Life Skills
Studies show physically active students perform this much better academically than their inactive peers.
Grades / Life
According to health guidelines, teens should get this many minutes of physical activity each day?
60 Mins or 1 Hour
For people with mild to moderate depression, exercise can be as effective as this type of medical treatment.
Anti-Depressants
Name all four main categories of physical activity that everyone should include in their routine
Aerobic / Cardio, Muscle, Flexibility, Balance
Research shows that teens involved in sports and physical activity have significantly lower rates of engaging in these risky behaviors.
Substance Abuse
Skipping PE in later high school years often causes students to lose this.
Gains / Habits