Gym class? Necessary or useless?

[Koch Ebola]

https://stephenjaymorrisblog.tumblr.com/post/653695301921701888/burn-my-jock-strap-i-wont-be-needing

[samnsara]

1. hated pe

[Scrivener7]

2. This is kind of an ad for your blog.

It would be less obvious if you at least put the argument in your OP and linked to the blog.

[The Jungle 1]

3. When you were a teen there were mornings you didn't spank the monkey? Just saying.

[PBC_Democrat]

4. Necessary

The academic day should be broken up with a little physical, fresh air activity.

Younger kids need to be outside running and acting like little crazy monsters ... it's good for them.

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

5. Gym class was fun and it was an easy "A".

I don't think it should be mandatory but it should definitely be offered as part of the curriculum.

[LakeArenal]

6. Yes. Also, music, art, sex ed, civics and how to balance a check book.