Physical activity lesson (also known as physical activity practice lesson) is a kind of education method which combines physical activity with learning content. It has been considered a promising education method to increase school sports activities without reducing education time. In early childhood education, arranging physical activity lessons in children’s curriculum positively impacts children’s physical and mental development. By consulting the relevant literature at home and abroad, this paper introduces and analyzes the influence of physical activity lessons on children’s physical activity and the impact on preschool education and health. This paper presents the application of specific physical activity lessons and their advantages and limitations. This research and analysis promote the development of children’s physical activity lessons to provide a reference.
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