| Today's
generation of students spends more sedentary time than any previous
one.
This is a result of both the variety and attractiveness of activities
like
computer games and Internet use, as well as a general decrease in the
amount
of time spent outdoors and engaged in physical activity. Physical
education
teachers afford students the opportunity to learn about the benefits of
physical activity, as well as how the body functions when engaged in
them.
They also, by virtue of the nature of their profession, teach students
about the value of sportsmanship, dedication, and fair competition. As
a result, they are just as much coaches in the ins and outs of life as
they are specialists in physical activity. |
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