Physical Fitness Testing
...l is because physical fitness and mental intelligence are not one in the same. Some people might choose a field where they sit a desk all day. Also, some people might want to drive a bus or a taxi. These jobs do not require physical strength or do not require you to be in shape. Another good reason why physical fitness should not be mandatory is because it is the parent’s job to keep their children in shape, not the school systems’. The parents should monitor the student and make sure that the student was in shape and make it a priority. However, if this does become mandatory, the parents are going to need help with their children. The current gym schedule does not allow for this because there are only two classes scheduled a week. This is not sufficient. Finally, it is the school’s duty to produce smart people who go on to be successful in life, not to produce physically fit people. It would be a huge undertaking to do both; however, it is not always going ...