Compulsory sport? (Should Sport be Compulsory?)

Member Name: stace12344

Product:	Should Sport be Compulsory?
Date:	01/02/09 (237 review reads)
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Advantages: Healthy, Fit

Disadvantages: Bullying, upset

I'm not really sure whether sports should be compulsory in schools.. we've all been "ill" on the physical education lessons.

When I was in school I very much disliked sport. I used to fret so much about it. This was manily down to the teacher that I had at the time. I truely believed that I would be ridiculed because I was not as good as the other children when it came to this subject. I am not overweight, but I am not as fit as I should be. Before the lesson I would become so anxious of the lesson it was ridiculous, no child should feel like that when attending school.

On the plus side however, there were lessons that I really enjoyed. The sports in my school was varied which made it enjoyable. Including Javelin, shot put, Trampolining, Badminton, Gymnastics, Baseball , Tennis & that's just to name a few.

I feel that this allowed me to bond with the other girls in my year. (boys and girls were seperated). I feel that even though though at the time I did not always enjoy it, there were many health benefits in me joining in on it. After all one hour a week of exercise is not adequate anyway.

I personally believe that this subject should be compulosry especially as the rates of childhood obesity are raising alarmingly. I do however, feel that the teachers need to be a little more sensitive in realising that not every child likes sport.

Summary: Sport is essential for a healthy lifestyle