Argument Essay: Open Gym During Encore

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Open Gym During Encore
The amount of physical activity students receive during school hours has started to present itself as a major issue. This problem has become major because kids need physical activity, not only to stay healthy but it helps them stay focused in school and benefits them in many other ways. It is essential, for the good of Vianney, that the amount of physical activity we receive during school hours is increased. Physical activity gives students a way to get rid of all of our unused energy and help us stay focused in the classroom. In order to improve learning and class management Vianney needs to open the gym during encore.
Physical activity’s importance in the classroom is overlooked. Vianney’s students would benefit greatly from just the forty-five minutes of encore, if they were able to be physically active. In an …show more content…

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