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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

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Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. And again, we must reiterate that the health benefits of physical education are not limited to only our very young people in elementary schools.

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The Whole School Model To Physical Education & Activity

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But with the creation of the Whole School Model, or maybe better know as Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model, there is a new opportunity for physical education to have a seat at the proverbial education table. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Benefits of Physical Activity In Schools

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Suddenly, many of the schools that embraced new physical education curriculum and technology went ‘back to normal.’ ’ As schools tried to play catch up on core subjects, physical education (PE) took the proverbial back seat. We can’t assume that students will get this outside of school.