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| Welcome to Lamar Christian School Physical Education Web Page |
| COACH POWELL |
| Regular participation in quality physical education programs, particularly for the elementary school student, can enhance all aspects of development. Areas of specific contribution include:
1. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: Regular physical activity makes children more alert and energetic, which improves their capacity to learn. A healthy mind needs a healthy body to perform at its best! 2. HEALTH: A primary benefit of regular physical activity is protection against heart disease. Physical inactivity appears to contribute to coronary risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated blood cholesterol. 3. WEIGHT CONTROL: Active participation in P.E. increases energy expenditure and helps control body fat levels. 4. PHYSICAL FITNESS: By introducing children to developmentally appropriate programs in P.E., students learn the principles and skills necessary for implementing and maintaining a physical activity regime later in life. 5. MOVEMENT KNOWLEDGE/MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Motor skill development is one of the most efficient and sustainable ways to develop physical fitness. 6. SELF-ESTEEM: Directed play and P.E. programs contribute to the development of self-esteem in elementary students. 7. STRESS MANAGEMENT: Like adults, children experience stress in their daily lives. Physical activity is a positive method for coping with stress. 8. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Research has found that participation in games, sports, and play seems to be related to children learning to fit into their society by learning social expectations. Through participation and appropriate instruction in physical activities, moral ideas and attitudes concerning fair play are shaped. Biblical principles are incorporated to direct children to develop and maintain a Christ-like attitude in every aspect of life. |
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| Coach Donna Powell's P.E. Web Page created by Coach Powell |
| Lamar Christian School Purvis, Mississippi Coach Powell LCS Athletic Director Lady Lion's Basketball Lady Lion's Softball Physical Education |