TOP 10 REASONS WHY FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL’S HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS #1 1.Physical Education teaches students to be healthy and fit – it builds healthier eating habits as well.

2.Physical Education decreases anxiety and stress – students also tend to behave better.

3.Physical Education can help promote academic learning.

4.Students don’t just learn for a grade, they learn for life!

5.Physical Education and Health improve self-esteem and self-confidence.

6.Students have the opportunity to assume leadership, cooperate with others, and accept responsibility for their own behavior when playing games or participating in group activities.

7.Physical Education helps students socialize with others successfully and provides opportunities to learn positive people skills.

8.Obesity rates in children are on the rise. Physical Education and Health help promote positive body image and steps to take to be physically active and eat healthy.

9.In Health, students learn about disease prevention and how to be healthy in all aspects of their life.

10. Physical Education provides opportunities to learn habits and skills that you will use and apply your whole life.