Chapter one

"Effective physical education can positively influence both the cognitive and affective development of children."  A student learns more than basic sports games in his/her physical education class.  Students learn a variety of physical activities, learn how to be fit, and how to live a healthy and active lifestyle.  Physical activity has a great impact on affective growth.  The definition of affective growth is learning that increases the ability of children to act, interact and react effectively with other people as well as with themselves.  Affective growth is also known as "social-emotional development."  Children participating in physical activities will learn socialization skills and their emotions will vary.  Students depending on what they are learning in class can experience being happy, sad, mad, confused, stressed etc.  Students who are introduced to a strong physical education program at a young age will be positively influenced to keep active throughout their life.