gym class is the worst like wtf. im not someone who thinks we should have no phy ed requirements, because being healthy is important, but i think the whole gym class thing around american (as well as other countries) high schools and middle schools needs to have a major renovation. its really sad that people are terrified of going to this class..whether they're afraid to undress in front of others, uncomfortable with swimming around half naked with both sexes, or are embarrassed with their athletic ability. even if you do enjoy it, it has its cons for everyone. gym class shouldn't be something students are afraid of but a lot of us are. when we are scared and anxious for these 50 minutes, how is that going to help us be physically active? yes, there are people who enjoy it perfectly the way it is and thats great but there's so many others who do not. at my school, we have this thing called 'flex'. basically its an extra class that we have on tuesdays and wednesdays. we get to choose a new flex class every few weeks. i think gym class for high schoolers and maybe middle schoolers should be like that. every few weeks, students can choose a new 'gym flex'..like, they can choose what they want to do for gym. something they like and feel comfortable with, so they enjoy it and are happy and are actually accomplishing things. like, students may be able to choose from things like yoga, team sports, or something simpler like walking/running/jogging. and they can set personal fitness goals. idk just a thought sorry for the rant
