Not just play: Why Physical Education may be the smartest learning hour in school
A new meta-analysis finds that turning school Physical Education from lonely laps into structured, team-based activities can sharply improve children’s thinking skills, social confidence, physical competence and emotional resilience. With shared goals, clear roles and quick reflection built into games, the PE period becomes a powerful lab for better classroom learning, focus and engagement for children in today’s schools everywhere.
A new meta-analysis finds that turning school Physical Education from lonely laps into structured, team-based activities can sharply improve children’s thinking skills, social confidence, physical competence and emotional resilience. With shared goals, clear roles and quick reflection built into games, the PE period becomes a powerful lab for better classroom learning, focus and engagement for children in today’s schools everywhere.
