Sports Medicine and Fitness

Physical Education and Fitness

Physical Education and physical activity is an essential part of a being healthy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PAG) recommends that adults get at least 2½ hours of moderately to vigorously intense physical activity each week. Sports can give a big boost to the amount of physical activity in your life. Academic sports and physical training: The participation in organized sports offers the chance for youth people to enhance their physical and social skills. Physical training in young people High quality physical education can encourage young people to develop knowledge, understanding and skills across a range of physical education, sport and health – enhancing experiences. Physical training in women and children Women of all ages can benefit from physical strength training.  Studies have shown that even women who are 90 years old and use a walker can benefit from light strength training and also beneficial for children. Physical training in youth and elderly people older adults, both male and female, can benefit from regular physical activity. Physical activity need not be strenuous to achieve health benefits. A moderate amount of activity can be obtained in longer sessions of moderately intense activities.