Becoming “physically educated” to improve health and wellbeing: the meanings of “Education” and “Physical” in Physical Education

In this contribution, we explained the meanings of “Education” and “Physical” in Physical Education (PE) in the international framework, as there is a global confusion among PE practitioners. To date, there's a risk of doing sports, physical activity, and obesity prevention without Education, o...

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Main Authors: GIANPIERO GRECO, Stefania Cataldi, Francesco Fischetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Edizioni Universitarie Romane 2020-01-01
Series:Giornale italiano di educazione alla salute, sport e didattica inclusiva
Online Access:http://ojs.gsdjournal.it/index.php/gsdj/article/view/146
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Summary:In this contribution, we explained the meanings of “Education” and “Physical” in Physical Education (PE) in the international framework, as there is a global confusion among PE practitioners. To date, there's a risk of doing sports, physical activity, and obesity prevention without Education, or acquiring theoretical knowledge without movement. Research indicated that social, emotional, physical, and cognitive dimensions are enhanced through PE and Physical Literacy, that is educating through movement. Thus, laying a strong “physical dimension” platform is necessary to achieve a “health and physically educated” child. In conclusion, to optimise wellbeing children must be first “physically educated”.
ISSN:2532-3296