Physical Education, a Time Where Kids Could be Kids

FCAs Elena Elias
1. Thesis statement December 22,2010
2. Three reasons to support thesis English 6-1
3. Conclusion Persuasive Article-First Draft

Physical Education, a Time Where Kids Could be Kids
In 2006, only 3.8% of elementary kids, 79% of middle schools, and 2.1% of high schools offered students daily physical education. Physical education is a great way to stay healthy, especially for kids who don’t exercise on a daily basis. If we cut P.E, there will be more time for math and reading, which are the only two subjects that are on the S.A.Ts. But kids need to take a break from school work, participating in physical education is a great way to free your mind.
A survey at middle shows 75% of kids out of 12 like P.E. Since eating and staying healthy is a big problem, phys ed is a great way to help keep kids in shape. If kids or students don’t gets the appropriate amount of time exercising outside of school the why should we cut gym (P.E.) if it helps kids get in shape. If students feel that gym is a fun, great way to stay fit, P.E. should not be cut. After all, it’s our child feelings that really count right?
Opponents say kids that aren’t as athletic get bullied and embarrassed. This is wrong because teachers watch out for bullying. Teachers do not permit any bullying at all; this action is carefully watched for protection of students. Phys. Ed teachers will not do any activities that students can’t do. No kid should feel embarrassed because each student is encouraged to try their best and not care what other kids thinks. Each student will always have a friend with them so they don’t be lonely. According to a survey in a middle school, 75% out of 12 kids like gym (P.E.). That means a lot more people like gym. It means that they enjoy, and are not embarrassed in this physical activity.

P.E. is a great way to free your mind. Kids can’t go through 6 ~ 7 hours of school work such as English, math, history, and science. They need to take a break, and getting exercise with friends is a great way to let your mind go free. Kids enjoy getting a chance to relieve their stress and take a break from other classes. Opponents say differently. They say that if we cut P.E. there will be more time for more math and English. Math and English are the two subjects that are on the S.A.Ts. The S.A.Ts is the final tests that students take in 12th grade. These tests decide what college you are worthy of going to. Opponents say that with P.E. cut, and more time in school, they should have extra time for math and English so that there is a better chance for you to get into a good college. And with higher knowledge there is a bigger and brighter future. This is wrong because a national study in 2007, 62% of elementary schools and 20 percent of middle schools have significantly increased the instructional time they allocate to English and math. Yes it sounds great, but it isn’t. Research shows that physical education does not harm academic performance. It actually (P.E.) resulted in improvements in academic performance.
Physical Education is a great way to stay fit and a great way to help free the mind. It is also a fun activity that everybody can enjoy and will not feel embarrassed or end up being bullied. So the next time you even think about cutting P.E, think again and ask, why?