IMO the people wanting to abolish the PE program in schools see profit potential in doing this and are in fact the same people sueing McDonald's for making them fat!
No really... PE is important when you are young and full of energy. It would be unhealthy to keep a 7 year old in school for 7 hours with no PE class or recess.
BUT why should PE be required in High School? Kids are old enough to know how to excercise and that it's important for them to do so. High School is stressfull enough with making good grades to count towards college. The last thing on their mind should be worring about running the mile for a grade!
