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• vlas0017 commented on Promoting Physical Education
  A contributing factor that feel is an important part to why being physically active in youth is declining is the lack of seriousness in gym classes. When i was in high school, many students did not participate in activities in gym classes and it always not a problem. Our teacher would still give "participation points" even if no real effort was made. I feel that PE courses should be taken seriously and should challenge students. If obesity is such a growing concern, more time and effort should be placed on participation in classes....
• amund289 commented on Have You Tried Barefoot Running
  I would be more worried about running on a rock more than the comfort level. I grew up on a farm, and over the many years spent playing outside barefoot yeilded a slew of injuries. From steping on nails or glass to a bruised footbed from rocks, it all hurts like hell and can lead to a worse injury down the line. It would definately be interesting to see what the professionals would say about this topic in depth. I personally do not see any advantages in running barefoot....
• amund289 commented on Promoting Physical Education
  Right now at the U of M, I push to have at last 2 PE courses per semester. I feel like it suppliments any other physical activity that I do during the week. Along with this fact, it is a great way to break the cycle of sitting in class taking notes or studying for a test. Schools need to realize that PE is neccessary for students to have a well-rounded lifestyle....
• hendr433 commented on Have You Tried Barefoot Running
  Well this article defiantly brings me back to the days when I was younger and running around the yard, I have always felt lighter on me feet well barefoot running but I think that it has as much to do with running with shoes(added weight) as it does being natural. Personally I think that although barefoot running can improve performance why would anyone do it. For one thing I would never run on streets bare foot due to glass and other trash and another is they just don't make grass tracks in my area....
• hendr433 commented on Promoting Physical Education
  I think this article is pretty good. personally I loved gym class during my high school days, even now I try to take one PE class that I can enjoy. I would like to point out that perhaps they should introduce more variety in gym classes, I know the stance on school boards is that they must be a learning environment. I however disagree, take out the tests and let the kids just be kids, in my experience half the time I was spent being bored out of my mind by some teacher going on and on about different rules...