Oral, OnurTatlıbal, PınarNomikos, George N.2024-08-252024-08-2520221791-13622241-1666https://hdl.handle.net/11454/102045Introduction:The study aims to investigate and evaluate the impacts of physical education on children's healthy physical and social development. Materials-Methods:In the search for scientific literature related to this review the US National Library of Medicine (PubMed) used MEDLINE and Sport Discus data and the terms physical education , and childhood health , and physical activity were used. The relevant literature has also taken its source from the research of relevant articles from reference lists derived from data studies. Results: Exercise is essential for children's development and is the main foundation for a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Physically active children have a bigger possibility to adopt all the other healthy lifestyles. Physical education will present a unique opportunity for school-age children to practice health-enhancing physical activities. Conclusion:To maintain the good healthy development of children's performance, physical activity is a crucial factor. It is without a doubt that physical education in schools will reduce the risk factors of health issues prevalent in children.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessphysical educationchildhood healthphysical activityChildhood ObesitySchoolPreventionProgramWeightA narrative review of physical education's contribution to children's healthy developmentReview Article274524529WOS:001004203600004N/A