Exercising for a Cause

Physical activity is an importnat part of helping children (especially elementary age) become healthier. With this being said, I think it's horrible how school divisions and states are deciding that physical education should be the first thing cut during the school budget meetings.

--When I was in elementary school, I had P.E. twice a week. I really do not think that this is enough phyiscal exericse for a child. P.E. needs to be that 'something' that children can use as a stress relief. For instance, on average children only get 30-40 minutes for P.E. during their scheduled block of time. And in this block of time, students are only moving for an average of 15 minutes. This just isn't enough.

--Schools should have students participate in some type of phyiscal activity such as P.E., recess, etc. every single day of the school year. This can relieve stress and get the students to have some fun and focus more on school work.

--For example, when I was participating in P.E. I look back and realize that I was more energetic and more focused on the work that I was given after I took a break to participate in the physical exercise. This just proves that this is what children need.

--Many states are only worried about having students pass their state mandated tests. This is important, don't get me wrong, but I think if testing was mixed with daily physical exercise then states would see scores improve. Exercise is the key to focusing.

--Speaking of exercising, this weekend is Relay for Life and I am really excited to be able to participate. I am relaying for a cure and for a purpose....because cancer never sleeps.