Introduction:

The physical activity that takes place in physical education classes is an ideal space to promote good practices that lead to improve the physical and emotional health of children and adolescents, among other benefits. The study of the role of the school, teachers, their interaction with children and adolescents, among other actors such as parents, families and social environment, is essential to optimize the educational teaching process. Therefore, it is intended as an objective to analyze the benefits of physical activity on the health of children and adolescents, and especially the challenges that this implies for school and teachers.

Methods:

A bibliographic investigation was developed, with the review of recent works on the subject, in order to determine key aspects in the subject addressed. Key aspects were determined in relation to the benefits that physical activity represents for children and adolescents in the school environment; as well as the premises and functions of the physical education subject, the teachers and the school.

Conclusions:

Physical activity constitutes a fundamental axis for the development of children and adolescents both in school and in their social life, so it should be considered in future research, especially aimed at assessing the impact of these types of activities on performance. school, social relations and other aspects that are considered of interest.

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