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DataDoxy · 09-25-2014, 04:14 PM

There are many recent studies in neuroscience that report movement and exercise are imperative for brain functions and for learning in general.

Traditionally, schools have provided opportunities for kids to get some exercise through participation in gym class. However, with new visions of what 21st Century schools might look like, some people are asking if a traditional gym class still needs to be part of a regular school day. The argument is that schools should concentrate on academic skills and leave things like gym class out because kids can get enough exercise outside of school by playing with friends, participating in organized sports, and doing things like skateboarding, skiing or dancing.

Personally, I always loved gym class and enjoyed playing various school sports so I would be sad to see it go.

What are your thoughts... Should gym class stay in schools? If so, should all kids take it or should it be a choice?

09-25-2014, 04:14 PM	#1
DataDoxy Bingo's Better Half Join Date: Jul 2014 Exp:	Do you think gym class should be a (manditory) part of school? There are many recent studies in neuroscience that report movement and exercise are imperative for brain functions and for learning in general. Traditionally, schools have provided opportunities for kids to get some exercise through participation in gym class. However, with new visions of what 21st Century schools might look like, some people are asking if a traditional gym class still needs to be part of a regular school day. The argument is that schools should concentrate on academic skills and leave things like gym class out because kids can get enough exercise outside of school by playing with friends, participating in organized sports, and doing things like skateboarding, skiing or dancing. Personally, I always loved gym class and enjoyed playing various school sports so I would be sad to see it go. What are your thoughts... Should gym class stay in schools? If so, should all kids take it or should it be a choice? Last edited by DataDoxy; 09-25-2014 at 04:17 PM.