With teenage obesity as prevalent as it is, it is imperative that physical education classes be considered mandatory at all grade levels nationwide. The amount of obese youth has more than tripled in the passed 20 years. It is an obvious fact that physical education classes, when made mandatory, would help improve the physical health of the youth across America. It is important for the youth to learn how to properly keep ones self fit. In addition, by making physical education mandatory for all schools nationwide it will help make the students realize the connection between mind and body and how a healthy body promotes a healthy mind.

There are many reasons why students are getting overweight each year, but the lack of physical education in schools definitely contributes to the teen obesity epidemic. http://www.weight-loss-i.com says that "Less than ten percent of schools set aside time...