I don't think I agree that having PE as a compulsory class encourages a healthier lifestyle. In fact, it's often such a negative, degrading, humiliating experience that all physical activity becomes something associated with embarrasment and pain. So people avoid it outside of school.

I wish PE wasn't compulsory here. Or, at least that we had some choices. We have to take it for four years, and there are no choices in units. Everyone does the same, from Year 7 to 11. Swimming is also a core unit from Years 7 to 10.

For me, team sports like Netball are the worst. They're humiliating because I'm awful at them, and so I feel really bad for the team that I'm on. You become self concious of the way you play, and every time you miss a ball it doesn't make you stronger, or boost your self esteem. It just makes you want to go the toilets and cry.

I hope things get better for you YellowLabLover. I guess the only thing to do is keep on keeping on.