Physical Education in Elementary Schools.
There are alot of benefits from having phys ed and there are still benefits from not having phys ed. Don't just say you think it shouldn't be in schools because you don't like the course, actually think about what benefits it has or doesn't have. ~! V
Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
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Take phys. ed. out of school
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P.E. should definately be more available in fat countries i.e. American , UK, Canada?... Not only does it develop your physical fitness, but it develops your brains physical funtions i.e. hand to eye coordination, balance, psychomotor skills, how to work in groups, to lead, to follow etc. A lot of skills that are difficult to teach in a classroom can be taught on the field. The problem is kid's attitudes towards doing anything physical. Me and my friends used to run around non stop every break and lunchtime, P.E. lessons and if possible after school. As we grew we used to trade pokemon cards, play the game while girls used to try and be all grown up and talk and gossip etc. Nowadays kids probably want to play video games in their free time. P.E. used to be people's favourite lessons. Now kids hate it. In the space of 1 generation. This country is fucked. Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
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Hell yeah we are! All kids want to do today is sit on their lazy butts stuffing their face glued to the T.V.playing video games sucking down Cokes' and Kool-Aid. But, I'll go on by saying that playing video games do infact develop hand/eye coordination. The main problem is with the parents not leathering up and making their kids get off the couch to get outside for some real exercise and fresh air. When I was in school, P.E. was mandatory, up till sophomore year in high school. I guess by then we were developed and mature enough to know and understand that being "fit" was essential to being somewhat healthy. As far as todays kids go though, I guess genetics have evolved to where everybody is allergic to something. Also, the government, hell ,the whole world has convinced us that we cannot do for ourselves. Having some self proclaimed intellectual tell us that we can't make our kids do certain things or it is considered "bad" parenting. Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
Init. Parents need to take a tougher stance with kids.. not just in P.E. but everything. Everybody has an excuse, disease or an issue which is blamed on society, genetics or other things. It used to be normal for a child to be disuptive. Now it's ADHD (or w.e.) and there's nothing they can do except take pills instead of being disciplined and being told to learn how to behave themselves. First time anybody swore was aroung year 3 (7-8yrs old) and that was a rare occasion where everybody would be like 'ummmmm, i'm telling'. When I was leaving that school there kids 6yrs old swearing on a constant basis, even in front of the teachers.. who aren't allowed to do shit about it. Government is partly to blame, but it is up to the parents to stand up to the government. In UK is has just been mandatory for all 15 yr olds to have sex education. Parents who want to teach their kids themselves are not allowed to take them out of these classes. Shit is fucked up for real. As a parent (sometime in the future lol) I should be the one teaching them their moral and ethics not the schools. All of our parents grew up perfectly well, with more respect, faith, honour, decency and loyalty in their environment. What was so wrong about it. I actually want the cane back in schools. Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
I belive that physical education gives kids the freedom to run around instead of being caged up in a classroom, and helps children calm down if you tire them out enough. I think that it is not only good for heath, but also for behavioral problems. If physical education should be taken out of anywhere it should be high schools, because then it is down right embarassing because they get lazy then, and prissy about having to get sweaty. Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
No , i Think That Students Shouldn't Have Physical Education And Have Recess To . What About The Special Need Students Who Can't Take Gym ? You Have To Pass Gym To Move on To The Next Grade . in High School You Have To Take Swimming What About Those Who is Allergic To Clorine ? You A Straight A Student And You Can't Pass Gym . Should You Be Held Back For That And All Physical Ed is About is Exercising ! No Way , i Think They Should Just Take Physical Ed out Period . ___ ! Side: Take phys. ed. out of school
I agree, but what about recess?? When I was a kid, this was a time when we would run around & play tag & the like. I also agree about taking it out of high schools first, even though I had plenty of fun there because my high school Phys. Ed. teacher was a great guy. These are tough choices for sure. Side: Take phys. ed. out of school
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Physical education is crucial. For one, it gives kids a break in the day during which to be active. That's exceptionally important if you want them to be focused and attentive during the all-important academic parts of the day. Also, it teaches basic skills like hand-eye coordination and not-so basic skills like teamwork. Most importantly, research shows that higher grades are associated with vigorous physical activity. Unfortunately, most physical education programs don't offer much of that. So, the problem is that physical education is bad. Not that it exists. Sure P.E. is in need of reform, but what part of the education system isn't? Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
Education aims at developing the all round personality of the students. ( no pun intended ). It is not a system to develop or impart trades or skills in a person, but more towards developing the physical and mental power of the students. It is towards this end that physical education is important in all schools. Just as learning the subjects ( no matter if they appear to be of no material use in later life ) is a source of strengthening your power of learning, physical education is a source of strengthening the physical power of your body and keep it physically healthy. Physicallly healthy persons will be less of a liability in the society and physical education is the investment that will yield good results in the long run. Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
P.E. is not enough. We should do much more to educate a growing population of obese children and TV and video game couch suffers. I say lets make health a lifestyle from grade school through life. Exercising for a minimum of thirty minutes a day can do wonders for a child. Exercising helps release built up energy and it also releases endorphins, which are said to make people feel better and happier. I believe requiring students to take a P.E. class every year should be mandatory unless the student is involved in some other sport of after school physical activity of if the student in physically disable. As obesity continues to be a problem in the country we need to work together to teach children healthy habits as early as possible. By requiring physical activity in schools starting at the elementary level and continuing through high school, schools will be promoting healthy lifestyle habits that will hopefully be long term and continue into adulthood. Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
P.E. should definately be more available in fat countries i.e. American , UK, Canada?... Not only does it develop your physical fitness, but it develops your brains physical funtions i.e. hand to eye coordination, balance, psychomotor skills, how to work in groups, to lead, to follow etc. A lot of skills that are difficult to teach in a classroom can be taught on the field. The problem is kid's attitudes towards doing anything physical. Me and my friends used to run around non stop every break and lunchtime, P.E. lessons and if possible after school. As we grew we used to trade pokemon cards, play the game while girls used to try and be all grown up and talk and gossip etc. Nowadays kids probably want to play video games in their free time. P.E. used to be people's favourite lessons. Now kids hate it. In the space of 1 generation. This country is fucked. Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
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At this point, it's unfortunately all about money issues when it comes to this subject (and even the subject of keeping sports and/or art education on the books). For many, many reasons, local schools are being pinched from all sides to find the funds that they need just to get by teaching the most essential things that students need to learn. While I agree that getting kids (that probably spend waaay too much time at home in from the TV) active is an important thing, I unfortunately feel that it must be pushed aside so that other, more important forms of education are fully-funded. It's really a shame at this late date that we as a society don't value a really great education, as it's the one thing that can open so many doors for you. Side: Take phys. ed. out of school
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I dunno what you are talking about here. Do mean to suggest that Phys. Ed. teachers have their pay cut or have their resources severely limited in order to continue teaching? Look, in a perfect world, we would have all the resources that were necessary to teach kids everything that they need to know. I wish that this were the case, but I don't yet feel that we as a society value education enough to get all this done. Side: Take phys. ed. out of school
Even though I understand what you're saying you're wrong, even though the argument isn't against you and is more against headteachers etc. P.E. shouldn't really cost anything. All you need is a ball and some space and you can have a good P.E. lesson no matter what. P.E. shouldn't have to be about state of the art computerised basketball courts, £1million football pitches etc. Physical health and abilities goes hand in hand with mental abilities. Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
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No, it;s not about money issues. Most counties have enough money to support P.E. in all of their schools. 18% of children in America are obese. Our country is falling apart. Places like McDonald's should sell healthier food and not try to bribe children into wanting McDonald's just for the toys. Even though they sell apples, they sell it with caramel sauce and need to reduce the foods that they fry in grease. Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
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P.E should be something children choose, instead of something they will hate. How boring and hateful for the students to have something that should be fun be marked on. Yeah, I'm all for the health side of things, but making kids chase after a soccer ball at 45 degrees during academic times is wrong. Sorry dudes, let's keep sport free Side: Take phys. ed. out of school
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I've had mandatory physical education for all twelve years of schooling, and guess what? Forty-odd minutes of standing in a gym every other day hasn't kept me or my peers slim and trim. Unless PE is seriously reformed and made to be actual exercise and education, just get rid of it. Side: Take phys. ed. out of school
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Let me ask you this. What do you do when you get out of school? What do you usually eat in the course of a day? But the main thing is, No, 40 minutes a day, or even worse, every other day is NOT going to keep you slim and trim., I've been on the heavy side for the better part of my life, but you know what, my stamina and metabolism are right up there with the "slim & trim" crowd. Why? I get plenty of exercise and I don't eat alot of junk food. Not trying to put you down, just stating some facts. Side: Keep Phys. Ed in the schools
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I think PE should be taken out of ALL schools. My reason for this is that a lot of bullying cases have sparked from the lesson of PE. Some children may be less skillful in certain sports and perform weaker than others and therefore may become a victim of a bully. Names and little smart comments can take a larger impact on someone than you might think.They might just be joking around to look good in front of their friends, or they might be serious; how does the victim know? Bullying can lead to cases of anxiety or depression, this making the child feel like he/she cannot join in with others' activities and may feel like they are worthless and people don't like them. As I said, most school bullying cases begin in PE, so at least give children the choice of taking PE, and then children won't feel like they are being forced into something that will just get them bullied. Please take PE out of schools, or at least make it a choice. Side: Take phys. ed. out of school
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