You have my full empathy, PE was compulsory in my day, and still is in most schools I believe, I hated it with a passion, I used to get my mother to write notes, and get out of it as much as I could, she also hated PE as a youngster, probably the only reason she let me off.

I can always remember a comment in my school report to this day for PE," Carole does not over-exert herself", you better believe it, I dreaded it.

However I do agree with the others on the fitness thing, kids do need more activity these days, so I would say its here to stay, if not more of it, also today there are so many new options, the kids today get really good choices of sport to play etc.

Luckily both my children are keen sports people, (not like their mother) so I encourage them as much as I can.

I know its tough when you hate it, and it seems so unfair, but its life and you will get through it , hey five years ago this so called PE hater was addicted to the gym, so there ya go, only gave it up because of injury, and hope to return this year if possible.

So try to make the best of a bad situation, I know easier said than done, but unfortunately its here to stay, as for the swimsuits, again I am suprised , no bikinis allowed here, especially not skimpy ones.

Having asthma can be tricky, but my son is an asthmatic and plays sport constantly, especially cricket, but then its his passion, but if you manage your condition properly, you should be able to cope, maybe it will hinder you some, but you will be ok.

Anyhow GOOD LUCK!!! I am really on your side.