By being physically active in physical education class, kids can become less obese. It should be required that all kids take some kind of physical education class in school.
By being physical active you can stay fit for life. It takes you as a person to dedicate yourself.
Austin Callahan
Mr. Miller
English 10 -2nd Hr
6 October 2013
Its Possible!
Every day infants all around the world are born. As they
grow up over the years each and everyone finds out there physical abilities.
Some children may be more privileged than others at the physical level. Some
kids might be athletic, and some may not. No matter their physical state each
kid has the opportunity to take a physical education class. Every child in a
public school should be required to take a physical education class. A physical
education class should be required because not everybody is at the same physical
level. Also, obesity the rate is rising in the United States. As the obesity
rate increases people over the years are more likely to get diseases or possibly
even die at a young age because of the lack of being physically active as a kid.
If all kids are required to take a physical education class then it is likely
all kids will be at the same level of fitness.
One reason why kids should have to take a physical
education class is because not everybody is equal when it comes to being
physically active. Studies have shown that as of 2003 52.8 percent of females
have been enrolled in a physical education class. Of those only 34.7 percent of
these females have participated while in a physical education class.(http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5336a5.htm.)
For males as of 2003 58.5 percent have enrolled in a physical education class
and only 43.6 percent of males have actually participated while in the class.(http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5336a5.htm.)
These studies show that physical education abilities are different among males,
and females. Males are more physically active having participated more in
physical education classes. In Geraldines Sealey’s article, Sealey states that
Illinois is the only state so require physical education classes permanently.
Every state has their own physical educational requirements. Basically, Sealy is
implying that everybody is not equal when it comes to taking a gym class.
Everybody in Illinois is required to take a gym class, but in some states you do
not have to take a physical education class all the time.(http://www.ihpra.org/ABCNEWS_com%20%20No%20Sweat%20When%20Gym%20Class%20Cut.htm.)
For everybody to take a gym class then everybody will receive the same physical
treatment. For all children to take a gym class then it is possible for the
obesity rate to decrease.
A leading cause of death in the United States is
obesity.In the united states fourty one states have a obesity rate of twenty
five percent or more. No state has an obesity rate of less than twenty
percent.(http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/264970.php.)
As studies shown by the university of Cornell every 60 minutes extra spent in a
physical education class the obesity rate in fifth grade boys is decreased by
4.8 percent. (http://abcnews.go.com/Health/fight-child-obesity-pe-school-report/story?id=19241298.)
As studies show more time in a P.E. class will lower a person's BmI z-score. By
taking a gym class 150 minutes a week students Bmi scores will decrease by eight
percent, and the obesity rate will be decreased.( http://www.voxeu.org/article/physical-education-and-childhood-obesity.)By
taking a physical education class students can lower there Bmi scores and put
there selves at a lower risk of becoming obese. If kids do not take a physical
education class then there more at risk to get a disease or die from
obesity.
If kids in the United States don’t start becoming
physically fit, they will encounter consequences in the future. Each year
millions of people die from being too obese.Obesity counts for 18 percent of
deaths to black and white americans aged 40 and 85.( http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130815/obesitys-deathot-toll-may-be-much-higher-than-though.)Stated
by the national institues of health, obesity is the second leading cause of
death. Obesity causes 300,000 deaths per year. More and more people are dying
due to obesity.( http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/oehp/obesity/mortality.htm.)
According to Brigham women’s hospital and Harvard medical school not
participating in the regular 150 minutes in a physical education class weekly
caused 5.3 million deaths in the year 2008.(http://www.examiner.com/article/lack-of-physical-activity-can-cause-death.)
By taking a physical education class children all around the United States will
become less likely to die at a young age. They will be more involved and more
physically fit.
By working hard and putting forth effort children can become physically fit.
To many kids are spending their time being lazy, but with the opportunity of a
gym class children can now become physically active. By being physically active
anything is possible to succeed. With the possibility of a gym class the obesity
rate in children will go down, kids will be more physically fit, and less kids
will die because of obesity. To be at the right physical state that you
wanna be at you have to work hard. In the long run this will pay off and you
will see the results that you are looking for. Most people say that children
should not be forced to take a gym class. I think it is healthy for children to
accomplish beneficial skills, to prevent them from becoming obese.
Works Cited
Cawley, John, David E. Frisvold, and Chad D. Meyerhoever. "Physical Education
Requirements and Childhood Obesity." Physical Education and Childhood Obesity.
N.p., 26 Sept. 2012. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
Harvard Medical School. "Lack of Physical Activity Can Cause Death (Photos)."
Examiner.com. N.p., 18 July 2012. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
HealthDay, WebMD News from. "Obesity's Death Toll May Be Much Higher Than
Thought – WebMD." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
Neporent, Liz. "More PE in School, New Report Recommends." ABC News. ABC News
Network, 23 May 2013. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
Nordqvist, Christian. "Obesity Rates Hold Steady, USA." Medical News Today.
MediLexicon International, 18 Aug. 2013. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
"Obesity: Facts, Figures, Guidelines." Obesity: Facts, Figures, Guidelines.
National Institutes of Health, 2013. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
"Participation in High School Physical Education." Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7 Sept.
2004. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
Seasly, Geraldine. "ABCNEWS.com : No Sweat When Gym Class Cut." ABCNEWS.com :
No Sweat When Gym Class Cut. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
Mr. Miller
English 10 -2nd Hr
6 October 2013
Its Possible!
Every day infants all around the world are born. As they
grow up over the years each and everyone finds out there physical abilities.
Some children may be more privileged than others at the physical level. Some
kids might be athletic, and some may not. No matter their physical state each
kid has the opportunity to take a physical education class. Every child in a
public school should be required to take a physical education class. A physical
education class should be required because not everybody is at the same physical
level. Also, obesity the rate is rising in the United States. As the obesity
rate increases people over the years are more likely to get diseases or possibly
even die at a young age because of the lack of being physically active as a kid.
If all kids are required to take a physical education class then it is likely
all kids will be at the same level of fitness.
One reason why kids should have to take a physical
education class is because not everybody is equal when it comes to being
physically active. Studies have shown that as of 2003 52.8 percent of females
have been enrolled in a physical education class. Of those only 34.7 percent of
these females have participated while in a physical education class.(http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5336a5.htm.)
For males as of 2003 58.5 percent have enrolled in a physical education class
and only 43.6 percent of males have actually participated while in the class.(http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5336a5.htm.)
These studies show that physical education abilities are different among males,
and females. Males are more physically active having participated more in
physical education classes. In Geraldines Sealey’s article, Sealey states that
Illinois is the only state so require physical education classes permanently.
Every state has their own physical educational requirements. Basically, Sealy is
implying that everybody is not equal when it comes to taking a gym class.
Everybody in Illinois is required to take a gym class, but in some states you do
not have to take a physical education class all the time.(http://www.ihpra.org/ABCNEWS_com%20%20No%20Sweat%20When%20Gym%20Class%20Cut.htm.)
For everybody to take a gym class then everybody will receive the same physical
treatment. For all children to take a gym class then it is possible for the
obesity rate to decrease.
A leading cause of death in the United States is
obesity.In the united states fourty one states have a obesity rate of twenty
five percent or more. No state has an obesity rate of less than twenty
percent.(http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/264970.php.)
As studies shown by the university of Cornell every 60 minutes extra spent in a
physical education class the obesity rate in fifth grade boys is decreased by
4.8 percent. (http://abcnews.go.com/Health/fight-child-obesity-pe-school-report/story?id=19241298.)
As studies show more time in a P.E. class will lower a person's BmI z-score. By
taking a gym class 150 minutes a week students Bmi scores will decrease by eight
percent, and the obesity rate will be decreased.( http://www.voxeu.org/article/physical-education-and-childhood-obesity.)By
taking a physical education class students can lower there Bmi scores and put
there selves at a lower risk of becoming obese. If kids do not take a physical
education class then there more at risk to get a disease or die from
obesity.
If kids in the United States don’t start becoming
physically fit, they will encounter consequences in the future. Each year
millions of people die from being too obese.Obesity counts for 18 percent of
deaths to black and white americans aged 40 and 85.( http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20130815/obesitys-deathot-toll-may-be-much-higher-than-though.)Stated
by the national institues of health, obesity is the second leading cause of
death. Obesity causes 300,000 deaths per year. More and more people are dying
due to obesity.( http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/oehp/obesity/mortality.htm.)
According to Brigham women’s hospital and Harvard medical school not
participating in the regular 150 minutes in a physical education class weekly
caused 5.3 million deaths in the year 2008.(http://www.examiner.com/article/lack-of-physical-activity-can-cause-death.)
By taking a physical education class children all around the United States will
become less likely to die at a young age. They will be more involved and more
physically fit.
By working hard and putting forth effort children can become physically fit.
To many kids are spending their time being lazy, but with the opportunity of a
gym class children can now become physically active. By being physically active
anything is possible to succeed. With the possibility of a gym class the obesity
rate in children will go down, kids will be more physically fit, and less kids
will die because of obesity. To be at the right physical state that you
wanna be at you have to work hard. In the long run this will pay off and you
will see the results that you are looking for. Most people say that children
should not be forced to take a gym class. I think it is healthy for children to
accomplish beneficial skills, to prevent them from becoming obese.
Works Cited
Cawley, John, David E. Frisvold, and Chad D. Meyerhoever. "Physical Education
Requirements and Childhood Obesity." Physical Education and Childhood Obesity.
N.p., 26 Sept. 2012. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
Harvard Medical School. "Lack of Physical Activity Can Cause Death (Photos)."
Examiner.com. N.p., 18 July 2012. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
HealthDay, WebMD News from. "Obesity's Death Toll May Be Much Higher Than
Thought – WebMD." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
Neporent, Liz. "More PE in School, New Report Recommends." ABC News. ABC News
Network, 23 May 2013. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
Nordqvist, Christian. "Obesity Rates Hold Steady, USA." Medical News Today.
MediLexicon International, 18 Aug. 2013. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
"Obesity: Facts, Figures, Guidelines." Obesity: Facts, Figures, Guidelines.
National Institutes of Health, 2013. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
"Participation in High School Physical Education." Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7 Sept.
2004. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.
Seasly, Geraldine. "ABCNEWS.com : No Sweat When Gym Class Cut." ABCNEWS.com :
No Sweat When Gym Class Cut. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Oct. 2013.