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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
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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.