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What is the difference between PE and Sport?

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B. Denton

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Answered Oct 15, 2020

Physical education is a mandatory class in schools to educate students about how to take care of your health and learn how to play sports. Physical education helps kids to improve their cardiorespiratory fitness. It will strengthen the bones and muscles, as well as alleviate the symptoms of depression and anxiety. It can also teach students how to control their weight and stave off harmful health conditions. These are essential experiences are for children to learn in their developing stages.

On the other hand, sports is when you compete on a team, typically for notoriety or reward. There are also a plethora of rules in sports, and the rules are crucial when playing a game in which you need a specific skill and speed. A sport is defined as any activity which entails physical activity and expertise in athletic ability.

Some examples of sports include baseball, football, soccer, and basketball. These are the top four major sports in our country. Both sports and physical education are good for your mind and body, and they both also teach good sportsmanship.

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J. Shatner

J. Shatner

J. Shatner
J. Shatner, Content writer, Boston

Answered Sep 16, 2020

Sports and physical education are often used in modern society interchangeably. Many societies think that P.E must only involve sport, and sport involves a larger footprint. They both positively impact society.

Sport is any activity that involves physical exertion and skill where an individual or team competes against each other for reward or entertainment. The sport involves practice, a skill that is learned through experience. It helps to improve one’s physical activity. For a sport to take place, a set of rules must be followed.

P.E stands for physical education; physical education is the education of sport and brings along fitness and health benefits. Physical education can be classified as training in a bid to develop and care for humans. It does not require any rules or standards like a game.

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