Should physical education be mandatory throughout a student's school career?

1. Science and technology

1.1. When Wendy Suzuki, associate professor of neuroscience, went to the gym, she noticed it was easier for her to remember facts and write grant proposals.

1.2. using schoolgym during breakes

2. Environment

2.1. The learning environment should be modern and support different learners.

3. Culture

3.1. play and youth facilities in public spaces had led to reductions in levels of anti-social behaviour and vandalism.

3.2. " we are looking at two to three hours a week of physical education and more outdoor activities. But we are also looking at non-traditional ways of teaching"

4. Ethics

4.1. Increased arousal and reduced boredom , which may lead to increased attention span and concentration.

4.2. produces some of the highest academic results among schoolchildren in the developed world

5. Economics

5.1. socioeconomic status may be the major cause of academic performance (i.e., high socioeconomic status is responsible for high grades), with physical activity level acting as a mediator in this relationship

6. Politics

6.1. healthier society and increased levels of tolerance within and between communities

6.2. goverments also support idea about more physical activity