Topic: PE class IS necessary in the education system
The education system is constantly changing. Every year schools are forced to change their policies, standards, and curriculum. A lot of schools even have to make the difficult decisions to cut certain programs and staff from their building. Over the years, schools have begun to make physical education a part of those cuts. While schools all over the country have been forced to discard PE class, some states do not even require PE at all. I believe that schools should require a physical education class because of the benefits and positive effects it places on students.
One reason I believe PE class should be implemented in school is because of all of the positives it can bring to the classroom. As future classroom teachers, we are constantly being taught ways to incorporate physical movement during our school day. Studies have shown that children perform better academically after being up and moving. Teachers have so many content areas to get through that there is not enough time for kids to get the appropriate amount of exercise they need. PE class is solely devoted to having kids be active and burning all of the energy they have. In return, this will help them be more focused academically. PE is also practicing living a fit lifestyle which students can carry with them outside of school
Another reason PE class should be mandatory in schools is due to all of the lessons and life skills students can acquire. Having good self control, discipline, and listening skills are strongly used. Along with those skills, during PE class, students are given the opportunity to practice being a team player. Being a team player entails being encouraging to others and cheering them on. They are given multiple opportunities to learn how to work and compromise with their peers to achieve a common goal. Additionally, there will be games that will challenge students to cope with losing. Losing in PE can help students grow in controlling their emotions which can help later on when life is simply just not fair.
Finally, PE class opens up an opportunity for students to try and learn new sports. During elementary school years, kids are trying to find their “thing”. In PE, multiple different activities occur which could be a new found love for someone. As students get older, PE class provides time for students to lift, run, etc which will help them with the sport they are participating in. Sports and physical activity are a stress relief for many and is something many students look forward to. While many students may struggle academically, they could be stronger physically/athletically. This time in the school day can be a confidence booster which could carry over and help students in the classroom.
In conclusion, I think that all schools should require a physical education class. PE encourages and provides students with many opportunities that improve themselves in many ways. I argue that students obtain many skills that overall makes them a stronger student and person.
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