Physical education should focus on developing moral behavior, just as it focuses on developing health related components of fitness. A few of the many character traits learned through physical education include discipline, teamwork, dedication, and communication. All of these character traits are related to an individual’s morals and will affect them in different aspects throughout the lifespan. Individuals need to have strong morals in order to live healthy, happy lives and be functional in society.
Beginning in elementary school, children participate in P.E. games and sports in which they learn valuable skills that will help them transition into being proper citizens. If a physical educator fails to instill values of fairness, or does not enforce sportsmanship, the children are not getting the moral lessons they need. Due to the importance of physical activity for health, the physical educators do not need to set time to separately study moral related skills. However, these morals should be taught as part of the lessons of learning the rules of the games, or sport skills. It would be irresponsible of the physical educator if they left out this necessary component of physical education.
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