Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Should Kids be forced to do Physical Fitness tests and graded on athletic ablility.?
I remember when I was younger, and bigger than most of the kids, we had to do individual running and jumping contests in front of the WHOLE class individually. What is your opinion on that kind of physical testing for kids?
The Physical Fitness Test DOES NOT judge on your athletic ability, only on your level of fitness. This is completely different because I am THE most uncoordinated person you will ever meet but I got presidential every year I took the test. I think they should be forced to take it because it helps encourage kids to be in shape and not obese.
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My problem with this is the phrase "athletic ability". Who the hell cares?
I do agree with fitness testing, though, more as a means of guaging physical health than athleticism. There shouldn’t be any competitive aspect to it, and certainly not in front of the whole class. Group exersizes are best (the Beep Test, rotating activity stations, etc).
Edit–> I just saw what Tom said, below me. Tom = Fail, lol. He doesn’t get it…I bet he’s athletic.
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My school district does it right.
Just do it, jeez quit being so self conscious.
IF anyone tries to make fun of you because they are just total jerks, then ignore them, but if you HAVE to say something, Tell them that at least you tried, why don’t YOU try growing up!
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Yes, kids need to have their physical fitness evaluated, especially in this day and age when childhood obesity has become such a huge national problem. I disagree with evaluating kids based on their athletic performance, however, because not every kid is athletic, and something like this can quickly turn into a popularity contest in which the non-athletic kids lose out, big time. Kids need to be encouraged to be physically active and to keep fit- but this does not mean that they are all expected to be the next Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. We can’t all measure up to that standard, nor should we all be asked to.
The other issue that I have with this is that when the non-athletic kids are not able to keep up with the athletic ones, the non-athletes can easily become targets for bullying and teasing, simply because they can’t move quickly enough or do not have the skills which their peers have. School is supposed to be about education, not winning a popularity contest- and most of these kids have enough on their minds as it is. Asking a kid who is already overweight to perform an athletic activity in front of his or her peers individually is very cruel, because it’s only too likely that the child’s peers are going to be ANYTHING BUT friendly and non judgemental. Being criticized for not having athletic skill, or not being skilled in a particular sport, can have very serious consequences for kids. Being judged that way turns people off to what would otherwise be a healthy, pleasant activity and pasttime. I am speaking from personal experience here, because I HAVE BEEN JUDGED this way myself- and it was not a pleasant experience. I still hate certain team sports, such as volleyball, precisely because of this. That’s not an attitude which most schools, parents, and teachers want to foster, but which can happen when kids are judged the wrong way. Also, there are kids who are shy anyway to start with, or who have issues about their bodies and their weight, and forcing them to go through an experience like this does them no good whatsoever.
Kids need to be encouraged to find a sport or activity they enjoy and can do well, and to stick with it- even if it means they are not necessarily top athletes. Keep in mind as well that there are other activities which are not normally thought of as sports, but which require athleticism and fitness, such as the performing arts, for example. Dancers are some of the most athletic people in existance- but dance is not considered to be a sport.
Good question !!
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I work in the mental health field.
IT’S EVIL!!!! I cannot do anything in gym because I am not athletic at all, and this evil girl (which I don’t see why people like her because she needs to lose a few pounds there) keeps making fun of me and now it’s custom to try and kick the ball towards me when I’m not looking and watch me freak out! I really think gym should be optional so kids who wish to broaden their minds can take more classes. I mean, in high school next year, i have to drop art because I’m going with music, and i’d love to continue art! Basically, I hate gym and it should be banned for all skinny kids, like myself, and all the kids who are thin challenged need to take gym.
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Well IDK that seems kinda mean, to do that to little kids, expecially in front of their peers. But hey school is the place where you learn just how mean people really can be. LOL but who cares!! You’re an awesome person, and I am going to miss you so freakin much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
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The Physical Fitness Test DOES NOT judge on your athletic ability, only on your level of fitness. This is completely different because I am THE most uncoordinated person you will ever meet but I got presidential every year I took the test. I think they should be forced to take it because it helps encourage kids to be in shape and not obese.
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