Make Physical Education an Adventure In Life

Mahesh  Kumar

Make Physical Education an Adventure In Life

Integrating Adventure Fitness into Physical Education

by Mahesh Kumar*,

- Published in International Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, E-ISSN: 2231-3745

Volume 3, Issue No. 2, Jul 2012, Pages 0 - 0 (0)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals

ABSTRACT

Data shows that Adventure Fitness Education is thelargest lifelong fitness activity currently in the United States. AdventureEducation differs from traditional physical education in a number of major waysbut the main one being risk involved. This inherent risk causes students toshow noticeable personal growth in areas such as self-esteem/efficacy,psychological resiliency, and critical thinking. Depending on the activity, certain activitieswill be more useful for the goals of the instructor. Based on the data compiledbelow, Adventure fitness should be a part of all physical educationcurriculums.

KEYWORD

Adventure Fitness Education, lifelong fitness activity, risk, personal growth, self-esteem/efficacy, psychological resiliency, critical thinking, physical education curriculums