Debate: A Gym Jam

What year did Florida start requiring middle school students to take a semester of physical education each year?

• 1980

• 2000

• 2009

• 2015

According to the text, what percentage of middle school students in Florida are opting out of gym class with a note from a parent?

• About 10%

• About 25%

• About 33%

• About 50%

What alternative activities do some students engage in instead of gym class, as mentioned in the text?

• Drama or music

• Extra math help

• Reading

• All of the above

What is the main reason proponents believe gym class is necessary?

• It helps improve academic performance

• It is required by law

• It promotes lifelong healthy habits

• It is easier than academic classes

Who are the student reporters mentioned in the text that line up on opposite sides of the gym class debate?

• Gray Robertson and Destiny Cuevas

• John Smith and Sarah Johnson

• Emily White and Michael Brown

• Anna Green and Lucas Black

What is one reason why physical education (PE) is considered important according to the text?

• It helps in developing artistic skills.

• It is the only exercise some kids get each day.

• It primarily focuses on team sports.

• It replaces the need for recess.

According to Cooper Barnes, what personal benefit does PE provide?

• It helps in improving grades.

• It allows for more social interaction.

• It offers a break and stress relief from other classes.

• It enhances professional athletic skills.

What alternative activities to traditional gym classes are suggested in the text?

• Only competitive sports like football and basketball.

• Activities such as archery, track, and yoga.

• Strictly academic subjects like math and science.

• No alternatives are suggested.

What does Zach Skipper believe about PE?

• It should be mandatory for all students.

• It is a natural progression from recess in elementary school.

• It is less important than academic subjects.

• It should focus only on individual sports.

What is the stance of the section titled "PE-it's Up to Me" regarding student choice in physical education?

• Students should be forced to take gym.

• Students should have the option to skip gym for other interests.

• Gym class should be the only option available.

• Students should focus only on gym and no other activities.