Why PE is dreadful and doesn’t make kids healthier

Feb. 07, 2019 Health & Wellness

Research shows that gym class is so terrible that some students are avoiding it by skipping school entirely. Why is it so bad? Bullying is one issue. It’s tough if you’re overweight, sweat a lot, and aren’t athletic.

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Gym Class Is So Bad, Kids Are Skipping School to Avoid It

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Guest:

Alia Wong - Atlantic magazine - @aliaemily

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Yael Even Or, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Caitlin Plummer

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