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There is talk of certain schools removing PE lessons from the curriculum so students can concentrate more on academic subjects. Write a letter to the Secretary of Education expressing your views on this proposal.
Dear Sir,
Education in Hong Kong is notorious for its wide curriculum. Students and teachers are trying to invest more time on subjects that will be examined. Some schools have recently proposed revoking PE lessons so that students can have more time to focus on academic subjects. However, doing so will lead to a number of negative impacts and cost our society dearly. PE lessons are a key component for the growth of teenagers. It is simply illegitimate for schools and students to consider them as a waste of time.
PE lessons are as important as other lessons, because they are the major way to promote public health among teenagers. Through engaging in aerobic activities during PE lessons, students will have stronger muscles and bones, and have strengthened immune system against infections. Once they are infected, their body cells can respond quickly to these bacteria and viruses, and the immune system will aid the body to recover more quickly. As students are on a steep growing slope, it is essential for them to build up a strong immunity to stayhealthy. On a broader view, having stronger immunity will make students less vulnerable to diseases, and hence lower the chance of an epidemic outbreak among them.
Secondly, on the contrary to some opposing views, doing exercises, in fact, helps students get prepared for examinations. Apart from having a more healthy body, doing sports can allow students to flex their muscles after the dull lessons,and hence reduce their pressure. Exercises are also proved to stimulate the production of endorphins, which can keep teenagers happy and optimistic during examinations periods. Students can find a way to relax themselves and stay away from the pile of work temporarily during PE lessons. This can dramatically improve their learning efficiency and help them attain higher achievements. The power of PE lessons on studying is not to be understated.
Moreover, PE lessons are an integral part of a teenager’s personal growth. They are the main way for students to learn and acquire interpersonal skills. Students will come across the idea of sportsmanship, in which they understand how to treat their opponents. For example, they learn to shake hands with opponents after each game. They also learn to respect every match and perform as well as they can. They will, therefore, grasp the importance of respecting others, enabling them to communicate better in everyday life. I believe that, students will bemore mature and sociable if they attend PE lessons.
On the other hand, some schools claim that academic subjects are more important to students as they will be examined, and directly affect students’ chance of getting admitted to universities. However, just because PE lessons are not examined does not mean they are not as important. The effect of PE lessons goesf ar beyond the chance of admission to universities. They link to the physical and mental health of students and affect their whole life. Also, without a healthy body, how can a student bear the workload in university even if he gets admitted? It is obvious that PE lessons are indispensable for students.
That some schools propose forgoing PE is regrettable. They have apparently underestimated the importance of PE lessons, and their power on teenagers and society. It is unreasonable to drop such meaningful lessons just to give way to other academic subjects. As the Secretary of Education, you should look into their proposals seriously, and show a clear stance that PE lessons are not to be removed from the curriculum.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Yours faithfully,
Chris Wong
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