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I didn't want to have PE at 7am and be sweaty and stinky for the next 5 hours. On sport teams we showered but that's the people wanted to be there. > why this
by smittywerben 8y ago
I didn't want to have PE at 7am and be sweaty and stinky for the next 5 hours. On sport teams we showered but that's the people wanted to be there.
> why this particular P.E. program was counterproductive... points to bullying... it facilitates the teasing of overweight or unathletic kids.
Making PE more strict on _everyone_ because of the _few_ promotes the exact opposite of the desired result. It's fallacious to believe the obese are that way because they are bullied. We divert dumb kids, yes? Why is it insensitive for the obese? Mixing these groups destroys morale. Varsity kids workout together, junior-varsity work out together, etc, because it works.
The administration babysits warm bodies for cash. The PE teachers will end up taking the blame for giving kids their recess back.