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TOP 10 REASONS WHY FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL’S HEALTH & PHYSICAL
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS #1
1. Physical Education teaches students to be healthy and fit – it builds healthier eating habits as well.
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2. Physical Education decreases anxiety and stress – students also tend to behave better.
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3. Physical Education can help promote academic learning.
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4. Students don’t just learn for a grade, they learn for life!
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5. Physical Education and Health improve self-esteem and self-confidence.
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6. Students have the opportunity to assume leadership, cooperate with others, and accept responsibility for their own behavior when playing games or participating in group activities.
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7. Physical Education helps students socialize with others successfully and provides opportunities to learn positive people skills.
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8. Obesity rates in children are on the rise. Physical Education and Health help promote positive body image and steps to take to be physically active and eat healthy.
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9. In Health, students learn about disease prevention and how to be healthy in all aspects of their life.
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10. Physical Education provides opportunities to learn habits and skills that you will use and apply your whole life.