P.E. Should We Have It?

You're sweating and laughing after you just finished a game of softball, or you're whining about how hot it is and how you wish you didn't have to do P.E.. 

If you were to listen and actually participate in the daily P.E. activities you might actually enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, the hassle of changing in the hot and sweaty locker rooms isn't a trip at the park, but after you get over it you can really get a kick out P.E. and stay healthy while doing it! 

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There is debate on whether or not schools even need P.E., and of course my answer is yes. I think it's really good conditioning for my after-school sports. And even if kids don't play sports after school it always helps to stay fit and healthy.

They're many benefits to having an hour of P.E. a day. According to these guys It not only improves health but improves circulation  increase blood flow to the brain, and raise endorphin levels, which helps to reduce stress, improve mood and attitude, and calm students. 

That's a really good reason to have P.E. in schools, but is P.E. P.E.? Some kids find excuses to get out of P.E. or just don't do it. The teachers decide grade-cuts are an appropriate punishment but some kids just don't care! Today when the girls of my P.E. class played softball against another class we lost 4-5. On both teams were girls who didn't want to run, or groups who would sit around in the shade or stand in a circle when they were on the field. They were often caught off-guard, giving the other team points.

If my P.E. teacher were to be a little more strict, more kids would participate in the game and realize how fun P.E. could be. No one cares if you're hot or tired. If you were to participate you would forget about your "suffering" and maybe enjoy P.E. for once. 

Schools need P.E. and I hope the schools that have it once a week will switch it to a daily event, and schools that ALREADY have it everyday step it up and actually make it physical FITNESS.