Sports should count as a gym credit in high school. One season of a sport should count for one quarter of gym.
People work harder and put more effort into their sport than they do into gym anyway. Rachel and I take weight training just to complete our gym credit, but we're both on sports teams. We work out a little during weight training, but we most definitely do not push ourselves to the fullest since, "it's just gym." When it comes to practice, however, it's a completely different story. I push myself through all the drills and put forth my best effort.
Gym should still remain an option for those who truly enjoy the class and for those who don't participate on sports teams. But for athletes, gym should not be a mandatory class. This class takes up space for athletes who can, instead, take another class they enjoy.
Taking gym also adds to the soreness, and who likes that?
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