Advantages And Disadvantages Of Study Hall
Picture this: George Nelson, an eighth grader at Bedford Middle School, plays travel soccer after school. He has practice everyday from 3:00 until 6:00. When he gets home, he eats dinner, showers, and by the time he is done it is 7:00. He starts his homework, which includes writing an essay, reading 30 pages, and doing 30 math problems. When he finishes it is 11:30 and he has to wake up at 6:30 this morning.
He missed “the goal” which was to finish his homework at 10:00 so he would get a good night sleep.
Do student athletes get enough time to do their homework? Do they need a study hall period instead of physical education? Do they get enough sleep?
This is a highly debated, controversial topic among students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Many think …show more content…
for study hall is that when students have their practice, it is in the afternoon. However, if a student were to have P.E. class, it would be in the middle of the day.
Mrs. Martinik states “Students do better when they exercise either in the morning or in the middle of the day rather than in the afternoon.”
In the article “Gambling with our Future, Part 2: Implications of Removing Physical Education from Schools,” it talks about the studies done on students and how P.E. class helps with reducing stress during the school day.
“According to studies by NASPE and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), attending physical education classes is directly related to better academic performance and attitude toward school. Physical activity promotes brain function and psychological well-being, reduces anxiety, and increases overall energy and attention span.”
Kaela Dockray concludes the controversy by saying, “It is important to balance out both student athletes’ physical education while still keeping up with their homework.” When all the benefits of each side are added up does study hall steal from P.E. class? Hopefully, student athletes will now score “the
He missed “the goal” which was to finish his homework at 10:00 so he would get a good night sleep.
Do student athletes get enough time to do their homework? Do they need a study hall period instead of physical education? Do they get enough sleep?
This is a highly debated, controversial topic among students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Many think …show more content…
for study hall is that when students have their practice, it is in the afternoon. However, if a student were to have P.E. class, it would be in the middle of the day.
Mrs. Martinik states “Students do better when they exercise either in the morning or in the middle of the day rather than in the afternoon.”
In the article “Gambling with our Future, Part 2: Implications of Removing Physical Education from Schools,” it talks about the studies done on students and how P.E. class helps with reducing stress during the school day.
“According to studies by NASPE and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), attending physical education classes is directly related to better academic performance and attitude toward school. Physical activity promotes brain function and psychological well-being, reduces anxiety, and increases overall energy and attention span.”
Kaela Dockray concludes the controversy by saying, “It is important to balance out both student athletes’ physical education while still keeping up with their homework.” When all the benefits of each side are added up does study hall steal from P.E. class? Hopefully, student athletes will now score “the