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Health and Physical Education

2021

Northwestern College, Iowa

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Increasing Student Participation In Elementary Physical Education, Andrea K. Garcia Jul 2021

Increasing Student Participation In Elementary Physical Education, Andrea K. Garcia

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

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Participation In Physical Education And The Effect On Mental Health, Kacie O'Connor Apr 2021

Participation In Physical Education And The Effect On Mental Health, Kacie O'Connor

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This literature review is an examination of the effects physical education has on students’ mental health. The importance of youth’s mental health is a critical topic. Physical activity is a large part of having good mental health. This literature review aims to provide insights into the effects physical activity and physical education have on students/youth mental health. The mental health issue in the United States is higher than ever before and needs to be addressed. Researchers have determined physical activity is consistent with increased mental health in students. Regular physical activity, whether it is in a physical education class or …