Saving the Rise of Childhood Obesity Kaplan University College Comp Ii
Saving the Rise of Childhood Obesity
Kristy Zamora
Kaplan University
College Composition II
02/12/2013
When people think of physical education in the school system, the first thing that comes to mind is children running and playing. To some, it may be perceived as a mere distraction to school as a whole, and others may think of it as a way for children to burn their energy down. Specifically in Milwaukee Public Schools physical education needs to be more than just a class in school; it needs to be known as a necessity for children and their health. Their health is important because of the need for the advancement in medicine, this epidemic needs to be stopped and the overall future of people. “Today one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese; nearly triple the rate in 1963.” (American Heart Association 2012) This is an outstanding statistic that can only be changed starting with the school system and physical education. Kids spend about “35 hours a week” at school making up most of their day and how time is spent. (MPS 2012) How they spend it in Physical Education class is what matters most in this issue concerning many Milwaukee County citizens.
The purpose rather than main point of this is that there is an absolute need for change, not only for children in today’s society but the future as well. It is in the public’s best interest to have this issue changed, not overlooked. To do this, the Milwaukee Public School System needs to heighten its physical education program and give the children what they need most a healthier outlook on life. What really needs to be looked at is the fundamentals of physical education and how it can be a positive influence in children’s lives. It is not about how well the child can play the sport or how athletic one is over another. Let the children know that it is okay to not be the best at something and get the children moving. What is important is the physical activeness and keeping up a steady
Kristy Zamora
Kaplan University
College Composition II
02/12/2013
When people think of physical education in the school system, the first thing that comes to mind is children running and playing. To some, it may be perceived as a mere distraction to school as a whole, and others may think of it as a way for children to burn their energy down. Specifically in Milwaukee Public Schools physical education needs to be more than just a class in school; it needs to be known as a necessity for children and their health. Their health is important because of the need for the advancement in medicine, this epidemic needs to be stopped and the overall future of people. “Today one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese; nearly triple the rate in 1963.” (American Heart Association 2012) This is an outstanding statistic that can only be changed starting with the school system and physical education. Kids spend about “35 hours a week” at school making up most of their day and how time is spent. (MPS 2012) How they spend it in Physical Education class is what matters most in this issue concerning many Milwaukee County citizens.
The purpose rather than main point of this is that there is an absolute need for change, not only for children in today’s society but the future as well. It is in the public’s best interest to have this issue changed, not overlooked. To do this, the Milwaukee Public School System needs to heighten its physical education program and give the children what they need most a healthier outlook on life. What really needs to be looked at is the fundamentals of physical education and how it can be a positive influence in children’s lives. It is not about how well the child can play the sport or how athletic one is over another. Let the children know that it is okay to not be the best at something and get the children moving. What is important is the physical activeness and keeping up a steady
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