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This paper seeks to understand the recent trends and concepts in physical education and sports of youths these days are eating more junk food and moving less. The result: overweight, unfit children. To counter the declining fitness trend, many schools and districts have taken a closer look at their physical education (PE) programs. Physical education is the instruction of physical exercise in schools and matters more today than ever before. Physical education programs are recognizing the academic benefits of quality fitness programs. Exercise increases oxygen flow to the brain, thereby increasing cognitive skills. It also increases neurotransmission in the brain, or the connection of neurons, also known as brain cells. Strengthening these connections means that the brain is remembering more efficiently. Exercise also releases chemicals in the body known to enhance mood, regulate impulsivity, and decrease fidgeting. All the more reason to up the game in PE. With the opportunity to help turn around declining fitness in children, schools and PE curriculum programs have made drastic changes. Team sports and fun activities that were once the norm are being elbowed out by more intense and direct physical activity focusing on overall health. How can PE time make a difference? Let's take a look at some trends that matter to children's health shows that the game specific training improved the maximum strength. The difference between right and left hand on maximum strength was insignificant. Hence, it was concluded that game specific dextrality training may be given to improve the dexterous (use of hands) level and handball playing ability.