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well coming from a different country & administration i can tell you we probably don't place as high an emphasis on phys ed. as the u.s.
In fact, after i graduated from high school a bitter teachers dispute ended intramural sports at the secondary level for a few years...For us, it was more so effort and skill rather that just skill alone that grading was dependent on. The overweight kids could receive decent/high grades if they put some effort into it. I really think there needs to be greater investment in physical activity among young people. I'm not sure about anyone else, but the kids here are pretty damn fat - playstation syndrome, nintendo generation, call it whatever you want it all boils down to the same thing, exercise.
I loved gym, always found it beneficial. It's sad to see sports like dodgeball go, it demonstrates alertness, otherwise you get a ball in the pills.
one question - what about all the personal growth benefits that come out of team sport involvment? Working together, unity and all that other jazz would not be reached in square-dancing...
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