martybegan
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and where does parental responsibility come in to that equation of getting kids off of their asses?
How about a gym full of an aerobic class..... that will get everyone psychically fit and everyone can participate.
sports are not necessary.
A bit of background. I am terrible at sports. Never was on a travel team, I was bullied by members of sports teams.
That being said, ametuer sports at all levels are an outlet for the less academically gifted among us to make a living, or at least get a baseline education. Just because I can't play them doesnt mean I begrudge those who get a benefit from them.
Sports however, is a strict meritocracy, where performace should rule team membership and wins. Sports also provide organization skills, cooperational skills, and instill the reality of the world, where you have to do something to "win" not just have it handed to you.
i was great at everything... and declined being on the teams and doing preferences....to the chagrin of many
That being said....sport programs are not part of an education. They are an elective.
I heartily disagree. a P.E. education where one only does aerobics or running is basically the same as a prison excercise yard with Richard Simmons.