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I truly believe that if they did a study, healthier and more active students would be your best academic students.
It always appears that your sports players and fit kids are better at academics, dont know how or why, but it seems its a growing trend.

I totally agree with you, but do not think it needs to be done in school. My daughter runs 15-20 miles a week, 1-2 soccer practices a week, 1-2 soccer games a week, and biking/running around outside with friends during the week; do not see where a PE class is needed over a academic class. Most people taking PE are athletes like my daughter, get plenty of exercise, and are not the ones who need to be taking PE.