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Poor Physical Fitness among Students

Long school hours and hectic studies are eating into the physical fitness of school children. It is a sad part of our education system which gives little importance to building good physique and fitness among the students. An interview with the parents of several school-going children also reinforced this concern.

Too much of emphasis on academic curricula tends to ignore the health of the students. The students have to attend tuitions at the end of school hours. That leaves little time for them to have their physical development. In an age of cut-throat competition, there is a clear shift on academic excellence. Students do not opt for sports as a medium for physical fitness. Only those who take up them as career go in for them.

Drastic changes in the school hours schedule are the need of the hour. Physical education should be taught as a compulsory subject up to high school. The teachers should ensure the participation of all students in the playground. Physically, fit youth are the true asset of a nation. Of course, studies are important. But that should never be at the cost of neglect of physical fitness.