Physical Education is an educational course related to the
physique of the human body, and promotes psychomotor learning in a play or
movement examination setting to encourage health. So why would the moral
development of the students not be included in this aspect? When trying to
advance a healthy lifestyle, one must look at all angles. Moral development focuses on the
emergence, change, and understanding of morality from infancy through
adulthood. When creating a healthy lifestyle, it starts young. You do not want
to be rearranging bad habits in adulthood when you could have established good habits.
Moral development should be included somewhat during Physical Education. It
will help understand the essentials of having healthy life skills.
Morals are a part of physical education that should not be left out. If the educator does not teach children rules of fairness, sportsmanship, or integrity, the children will have problems in other areas of their lives. Even if the children do not play any sports outside of class, the values from competition will come up in other areas of interest, classes, or future careers. Physical education includes mind, body, and spirit. Morals are a part of this that cannot be forgotten.
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