Importancia de la educación física en el bienestar emocional y mental en básica media Unidad Educativa Ciudad de Machala

Abstract

This research focused on the importance of physical education in the emotional and mental well-being of middle school students at the Unidad Educativa Ciudad de Machala. The objective was to analyze the role of physical education as a crucial factor in the emotional and mental well-being of students in basic middle education at this institution. Specific objectives included identifying specific physical activities that have proven essential for the emotional and mental well-being of school-age students; determining the students' perception of the role of physical education in their emotional and mental well-being; and proposing an intervention program that evaluates and enhances regular participation in physical education by implementing educational strategies that address current deficiencies and promote a holistic approach in the learning process. The method used in this study is descriptive, which significantly contributed to gathering information based on specific objectives in order to support the overall goal. These objectives were written to encompass aspects related to the literature review, field research, and ultimately to support the integrative proposal, benefiting the educational institution that provided access to complete the research.