Kin140 Physical Activity: Physical Education Controversy

Hi bloggers,

Today I'm here to talk to you guys about the controversy with physical education. The major controversy between physical education is whether or not it should be mandatory in schools. Some people argue that their children are not capable of doing physical activity or that there is not enough funding in schools for physical education; However, I believe that physical education should be mandatory in schools since it can help provide children with the idea of staying fit and being healthy through physical activity.

The cost of school sporting events and athletics are increasing and this is causing schools to cut back on the physical education portion of the school. Since the cost of these events are so high the schools are unable to make all students take physical education as part of their school experience because they just do not have the funding in order to accommodate all the students. Another argument against having physical education mandatory in school is that some students are just not capable of participating in those physical activities. Asthma and other ailments prevent some students from being active and would be quite hard to be physically active when one finds it hard to breathe. Causing these students to be physically active could have a negative effect in their view of physical activity which could prevent them from engaging in any form of exercise in their futures.

On the other hand, Physical Education in school is very important for some students. Being engaged in physical activity can be very beneficial to ones health. Early exposure can keep children in shape and healthy while they are young and can get them to get fresh air. It can also help students get used to doing physical activity to stay healthy and stay in shape for later in their lives when they are no longer in school. For some students, physical education is the most important thing that they find while they are in high school. It gives students the confidence and drive to succeed through high school and through their everyday lives. It also gives them a chance to spend time with their peers and keep students under adult supervision outside of school. Physical education gives students a chance to be active in this new world full of technology, and get them moving instead of sitting behind a computer screen.

Through these major points and facts, I would have to say that having physical education in schools is mandatory. Simply because of the benefits that go along with being active and having a healthy lifestyle. If school were to have Physical Education mandatory then students would be exposed to at least 1-2 hours of physical activity each day and they would then be able to get some form of exercise. Even though some students may not be able to participate in the intensive physical activities, teachers/ coaches should be aware of the students conditions and be able to provide alternative forms of physical education for the student. In doing this I believe that people would start to become more active and find physical activity more enjoyable. As well as being a healthier individual overall.