Is PE an important class?
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True. It seems as though people believe that there's some dichotomy between people who are smart and excel in academics, but are gravely weak and unfit, and people who are best described by the phrase "brain-dead jocks."ethaninja said:
Interesting thing I've learned while doing research for Nutrition class: I found an article detailing a test where people did a session of running, then were tested on critical thinking and memory. There was also a group of people that did the same test, except without the running beforehand. The people who ran did better on the tests, as (I can't remember the exact reason - it may have been increased blood flow and/or heart rate) they had a heightened sense of awareness.
Proper physical exercise and nutrition (which any Gym class worth its salt will emphasize) is important, regardless of what career path you decide to follow.
I always got good marks in Gym class (high 80/low 90's). Was I physically fit? Hell no. I couldn't even do proper pushups, and I had no chance in hell of ever making it on a Cross Country team. So why did I get good marks? Possibly because I was one of the only people who actually gave a shit.
I saw Gym class as my best chance of getting in shape, seeing as how I wasn't good enough to actually make it on any sports teams, and I had no access to an actual gym outside of school.
Unfortunately, as I said before, there were few people (even among the teachers) who cared much. I remember once a teacher told us to run on the spot for 1 minute. 18 seconds later (yes, I timed it) he told us to stop. And often when we were told to go running, I ran ahead of nearly everyone else, despite being known as one of the slowest runners in the class.
But as rare as the teachers who actually gave a shit were, they did exist. Through one of them, I was introduced to Kickboxing, which then led me to doing serious martial arts training, which was a major life-changing point, and is very much a huge defining part of who I am now.
I saw Gym class as my best chance of getting in shape, seeing as how I wasn't good enough to actually make it on any sports teams, and I had no access to an actual gym outside of school.
Unfortunately, as I said before, there were few people (even among the teachers) who cared much. I remember once a teacher told us to run on the spot for 1 minute. 18 seconds later (yes, I timed it) he told us to stop. And often when we were told to go running, I ran ahead of nearly everyone else, despite being known as one of the slowest runners in the class.
But as rare as the teachers who actually gave a shit were, they did exist. Through one of them, I was introduced to Kickboxing, which then led me to doing serious martial arts training, which was a major life-changing point, and is very much a huge defining part of who I am now.
Sorry by waster's I meant the chav's who are just wagging/skipping any lesson besides sport's, or where they get to use drills and wanna play just to play rough and have a go at you if you do a single thing wrong, I know what jock's are there is no reason to explain that.kurupt87 said:
It depends entirely on the program. I'm in a Law Enforcement related program, so as such it is a very important class. However, I assume you're refering to high school, where I still say it is a good class to have. The problem isn't with the class itself in high school, it's with the people in the class.
We had gym till 8th grade. We played dodgeball and matball and loved the shit out of that class.
In 8th grade it became PE. We took tests on muscle groups, and fo "fun" we lift weights.
Occasionally we play dodgeball, but it's usually a shitty "variety" dodgeball that takes ten minutes to explain, and all the good dodgeballs have been ripped apart anyway.
I miss Gym.
EDIT: I also have horrible depth perception thank to my shitty left eye, so games with catching (other than dodgeball, I can dodge but I often dodge balls that weren't anywhere near me) as an integral element are nothing more than an episode in futile embarassment.
In 8th grade it became PE. We took tests on muscle groups, and fo "fun" we lift weights.
Occasionally we play dodgeball, but it's usually a shitty "variety" dodgeball that takes ten minutes to explain, and all the good dodgeballs have been ripped apart anyway.
I miss Gym.
EDIT: I also have horrible depth perception thank to my shitty left eye, so games with catching (other than dodgeball, I can dodge but I often dodge balls that weren't anywhere near me) as an integral element are nothing more than an episode in futile embarassment.
Completely agree. PE is as important as science, english and maths. If not more, you need good physical health for
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I hate PE. I don't know about everywhere else, but in my school, its total BS. You never get a real work out or anything. I might break a sweat in that class like once a month. Just a waste of time. Perhaps if it was more organized, I'd like it.
I didn't mind P.E. if it was stuff like basketball but rugby? In December? In shorts? Being the skinniest kid in the class? You must be out of your fuckin' mind.
Lemme see... my over-riding memory of PE was mainly standing around 'playing' netball or rounders (Stupid too-traditional all-girls' HS... >.<). In fact, I reckon I got more exercise getting changed into and out of my PE kit so, unsurprisingly enough, I don't think all that much of PE lessons.
I did loads of active things outside of school though, so it wasn't like I was one of the fat kids who were dodging the lessons.
I did loads of active things outside of school though, so it wasn't like I was one of the fat kids who were dodging the lessons.
We've actually got good P.E lessons (Choice between 3 sets of games, every term) with almost every kid agreeing it's the best lesson, and, as we have an ok teacher, he knows that nothing we say will get a chav or skinhead to shut up, so he turns the rest of the class on them.
Anyway, I'm in pretty bad condition, so I'm using P.E as a way of trimming one or two pounds (It does actually) while I wait for the Rugby Team to start up, I've been nagged into it since the start of Year 8, but I decided to go for it next year.
So yes, very good lesson, definatly worth it.
Anyway, I'm in pretty bad condition, so I'm using P.E as a way of trimming one or two pounds (It does actually) while I wait for the Rugby Team to start up, I've been nagged into it since the start of Year 8, but I decided to go for it next year.
So yes, very good lesson, definatly worth it.
Nope. The school isn't responsible for your fat kid. They are responsible for teaching your children the basic things they will need when they are adults.
That being said, it is a half-assed attempt (In my school at least) at cutting down obesity which is a growing problem. I just believe that it really isn't effective and feel that it is a waste of time. Very few people take it seriously in my school anyways and the money that it costs to maintain that equipment is better off in other places.
That being said, it is a half-assed attempt (In my school at least) at cutting down obesity which is a growing problem. I just believe that it really isn't effective and feel that it is a waste of time. Very few people take it seriously in my school anyways and the money that it costs to maintain that equipment is better off in other places.
Oh wow, that's kind of dumb. Even if you don't want to do it you should still have the opportunity. And sports people will always have an easier time in college I suppose. I would just go to my schools gym if I wanted. Usually too busy working on 3D projects though.theincurabletragedy said:
I think people are failing to see PE and other physical activities also help kids burn off excess energy and possibly give teachers less trouble. A few of the administration let us in on that tidbit when our recess time was taken away around 7th/8th grade so we had to totally rely on PE class.
Ah OK I apologise then. I guess for those guys chavs pretty much covers it, angry morons who want to fight and annoy other people for no reason other than to share their anger around. Real life trolls really, is what they are; except with the added threat of physical violence.crazyjay321 said:
P.E isn't vital in the schools I went to. It was basically cross country in Primany School and [insert game here] for Secondary School.
