Over the Years, Students Have Become Less Active. Today, Physical Education Class Gives

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2-21-12

Period A

Over the years, students have become less active. Today, physical education class gives every student the needed time for a work out. PE should be a required class in middle school because it introduces students to a variety of physical activities, gives a break from academics, and makes students healthy.

Some say, however, that PE should not be a required class. They think PE costs too much money for unnecessary equipment. However, even though money is tight, it is spent wisely and will be used for years to come. This is worth the investment, because you cannot put a price on student health. Therefore, physical education is important and should be required for every student.

First, PE introduces students to a variety of physical activities. For example, students get to participate not only in sports, but go on nature walks, and work out in the fitness room. This class teaches skills like sportsmanship, teamwork, and cooperation through games. This is important because these are skills that will be used later in life. Having more choices in this class makes PE a significant part of the school day.

In addition, PE gives students the necessary break from the classroom. Students have less homework, less written work, and no long term projects. By getting out of the classroom into fresh air, students in PE can socialize and meet new people. Indeed, this time calms the mind with less stress than sitting in a stuffy class. Participating in daily PE, students are rejuvenated to return to their academic learning.

Most importantly, physical education makes students healthy. Specifically, PE helps teach nutritional habits so students make better choices in the foods they eat. With daily cardio-vascular exercise, students can prevent obesity. This work out is important because it is good for your heart, increases your blood flow, and makes your body stronger. Clearly, this class creates students that will get in shape and stay fit.

I want to persuade my reader that PE should be a required class in middle school. Students should participate in these daily exercises to benefit their mind and body. Physical Education is an essential part to every middle school student’s day.