Physical Activity and Peer Interaction

  • Publication Year: 2026
  • ISBN: 9781834410869
  • Price: $165
  • Publisher: Society Publishing
  • Binding Type: Hardcover

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Physical activity plays a vital role in promoting not only physical health but also social and emotional development, particularly among children and adolescents. Engaging in movementbased activities enhances teamwork and communication skills. Physical Activity and Peer Interaction explores how shared physical experiences foster cooperation, empathy, and leadership. The book discusses group dynamics, social bonding, and inclusive participation in sports and play. It also highlights strategies for educators to design programs that encourage peer support and active engagement. Combining insights from psychology, pedagogy, and kinesiology, it underscores the social benefits of physical activity in educational settings.

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John Michael D. Aquino, graduated from Southern Luzon State UniversityMain Campus with Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in MAPEH (Batch 2015) and he passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers in the same year. He is also a National Research Council of the Philippines associate member in Governmental, Educational and International Policies. He also graduated with Masters of Education Major in Physical Education degree at Laguna State Polytechnic University Sta. Cruz Campus last June, 2019. He is now taking up Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Management at Philippine Normal UniversityManila and already completed his academic requirements, a CHED SIKAP Scholar and Research enthusiast. He published research articles in international and local journals in the physical education and social sciences disciplines. He is a former DepEd MAPEH teacher at Division of Quezon, And now, currently teaching at Laguna State Polytechnic University Sta. Cruz Campus as a Fulltime Faculty.