KEEPING CHILDREN HEALTHY DURING AND AFTER COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Fitness makes you feel good. The main objective of Fitness classes are to develop motor abilities skills like strength, speed, endurance, coordination, flexibility, agility and balance, as they are important aspects for good performance in different games and sports. Keeping this in mind daily in the morning our Physical Education Educators are organizing fitness classes for grade I to VII.

OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL FITNESS.

1. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT :

Development of organ systems such as circulatory system, nervous system, muscular system, digestive system, Developing control over the body, particularly muscles and physical coordination etc.

2. MENTAL DEVELOPMENT:

Physical activities require alertness of mind, deep concentration and calculated movement. This objective is related to the mental development of an individual.

3. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT :

This objective is related to the development of social traits, which are essential for better adjustment in life. It is a better source for attaining the qualities like. Co-operation, fair play, sportsmanship, tolerance, and sympathy.

4. NEURO MUSCULAR CO-ORDINATION:

This objective is centered with a better relationship between nervous system. Education provides ample opportunities for physical neuromuscular coordination.

5. EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

The emotional development of an individual is also one of the major objectives of physical education. Every individual has various types of emotions, Pleasure, hope, jealousy, hatredness, fear, depression, anger, wonder, lust, loneliness etc.

6. DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH:

This develops healthy related habits through health education. This also provides education about the prevention of communicable diseases.

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS.

Physical activity and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Most importantly, regular activity can improve your quality of life. Physical fitness is a state of well-being and good health. It aims to help you perform your day to day activities with minimal resistance. This can be achieved through a multitude of ways such as proper nutrition, physical exercise, sports, and sufficient rest.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR

KIDS

• It strengthens the heart.

• It helps keep arteries and veins clear.

• It strengthens the lungs.

• It reduces blood sugar levels.

• It controls weight.

• It strengthens bones.

• It helps prevent cancer.

• It regulates blood pressure.

• It improves energy levels.

• It enhances emotional well-being.

SOCIAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR KIDS

• Children will have better outlook of life. king new friends.

• Leadership skill.

• Its improve academic skills.

• Teamwork and cooperation.

• Standing up for self and others