The War Between Schooling and Education

Education has taken on contradictory meanings. Some of us reject using the term to refer to our schools. It can be stated that our schools are at war with education. This blog was initially developed for the purpose of sharing some quick (rather than conclusive) pro-education/anti-schooling thoughts. This has been expanded to include a voice from the other side of the war. Admittedly, this voice was picked for its tendency to show the absurdities of the pro-schooling/anti-educational side.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

The importance of physical education

I have already said this, but I'm going to say it again. Sports have value, but physical education is a failure.

Having a physically active life is healthy. This is something that we should want for everyone. In addition to physical health benefits, sports can also help with mental health. Physicality can actually provide a healthy way to release stress. Because of the health benefits, this qualifies as an important educational opportunity.

Much like the schools make learning undesirable, they make sports undesirable. When taken literally, physical education is very important. The class, however, is not.

1 comment:

UnknownNovember 14, 2014 at 4:48 AM
Jason: There is a "new army" of #PhyEd teachers who are working on improving the very symptoms often found in traditional PE classes. Please follow #PhysEd to see what they are doing.

Also > #PhysEd Leaders Speak-Out: What's Important - What's Not > YouTube Video Collection > https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQGd_zyppNGjEuwB_J2WAK9vT7vGGT88C --- Artie
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