I was wondering what everyone’s thoughts are when it comes to physical education in schools. Do you think it is unfair? Do you think it should even exist? What were your experiences like?
In a way this is kind of a rant, sorry about that, please bear with me. Thanks.
I am dead against it, and I absolutely hate it. I think it is absolutely absurd that it is required class. I think that it should be an elective class, that way the fitness buffs can work out and make sure they stay in shape, while other not so in shape people can take classes that will actually teach you something valuable for your future. What do you learn in physical education? Nothing. As far as I see it, the only thing you learn is how to dislike yourself, to be very self conscious, and very embarrassed.
I just started physical education today (since it is a one semester course), and I had to run for 6 minutes, do push ups for 6 minutes, jump rope for 10 minutes, ride an exercise bike for 10 minutes, and do step aerobics in a class of around 50 students that is 90% in shape people, pretty/nice looking girls, and athletes.
When it comes to the swimming unit, the only dress code is "no thong bikinis". All the girls where bikinis that are so small and disgusting there is no d*** point in wearing them. We have to do all sorts of crap and we are graded on our SKILL. I cannot swim, and I don't want to learn how to swim. If I want to learn how to swim I will do it on my own time when I feel like it, in private where I will not have to worry about the pressure from other people.
I have really bad asthma that is irritated by prolonged exercise, such as running, fast walking, etc...and my teachers don't give a rats rear end that I have a medical condition effected by doing physical education. If I want to be in shape, I can exercise just fine by myself I do not need the stupid physical education class for assistance. If it wasn't -25 below outside right now, I would most likely be outside doing some kind of activity, instead of being on the computer. When it's warm out, I am always active...I can keep fit just fine by myself.
I think physical education is a waste of time. I could be taking a different class (such as art, computers, business, etc) that will actually help me out in my future a great deal.
And the gym teachers.....they are so *can't really think of a word to describe them* *BLAH*. All they do is dress in gym clothes, toot a whistle, and yell some directions to us...how pathetic can you get!?!?! COME ON! Now if you were teaching me how to decode DNA (like we are talking about in Biology) or teaching me about the Declaration of Independence, I would take them more seriously. Gym teachers are so nasty, at least all the ones I have met. I can't stand them, and it really irks me that they ALL love their athletic students and could basically care less about the other students. Every single gym teacher I have had has been like this...they LOVE to favor the good students.
Besides my asthma, I am *EXTREMELY* self conscious and very paranoid. I have a horrible level of self esteem, and think very low of myself- most of this is thanks to horrible experiences in physical education class. I am petrified to do anything in gym because I am afraid I will get made fun of. When we are jogging I am afraid to slack back, because I am afraid people will see me and say "Oh, there is that slow fat girl, look at her, looks like she's gunna pass out.". And I really CAN'T run that fast because of my asthma, but I push myself too run fast to the point where I am going to pass out, all because I am so self conscious and paranoid. And if you think I am about to jump in the pool with guys and girls half naked...you are dead wrong. No way. There no way in "h-e-double hockey sticks" I am getting in a swimming suit and swimming. I just can't do it.
I have tried talking to my gym teachers about all of my problems, and all they tell me is "do your best and use your inhaler". @#)$@#&*$^@)*#&$*@_#$*)@#$^&@_#$ What the heck kind of advice is that!?! Just goes to show you what great teachers they are!
This has gotten so bad for me it is not even funny. And I am a sophomore in high school, how pathetic can you get!? My parents are very concerned about this (it's making me seriously depressed), so my dad is going to talk to my gym teacher on Monday and we are going to talk to my doctor.
Physical Education....a pathetic class...a pointless class...a waste of everyone’s time......
Thanks for reading my rant...I really appreciate it..it let me get a lot of weight off my back, which is what I really need right now.
This is a good example why Physical Education shouldn't exist. And I am by far not the only one who feels like this too....there are a lot of students like me in my school, they just don't have the guts to go against it.
(If there are any gym teachers here, sorry if I offended you!!)
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