Physical Education should be mandatory for all ages

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High school students are becoming fatter, slower, and less motivated than the past students. Many you these students would rather be sitting in front of the television rather then doing something physically active. High schools are an ideal place where students could find time, opportunity and guidance, since most students believe that they do not have enough sufficient time, opportunity or guidance to participate outside of school. Physical education is defined as an "instruction in how to exercise and take care of the body, especially as a course at school or university" ("dictionary"). This teaches students valuable skills that will be relevant to everyday life, such as, physical, social, and intellectual challenges. Although there is always the view of students, ...

... more fun; have a variety instead if the same activity each day." Therefore, although students have their own views towards P.E. being mandatory, there are ways to accommodate their needs. The objective of Physical Education system should be to teach the students a proper and healthy way to live. Being active is the major component of wellness and to help prevent hypokinetic diseases and coronary/health problems. Physical Education will help give awareness to students on how to live a healthy life, reducing the risk of obesity in children and in adults and giving them the chance to live a longer life and a healthier one. Even though students are worried about their P.E. classes being ruined,

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