#phys ed

[silvermoon424]

LITERALLY, why is this such a universal experience 😭

[interoteme]

1st

[cricketcat9]

LOL, 100% true I was small and skinny then; I and my small and skinny friend Anna were always the fastest monkeys. Sadly, my upper body strength has gone way, way, way down now 🥺

Edited to add: prep, what prep? "Now you go up children!"

I did like to hang up there for a bit and look down at everyone

Nobody was ever hurt or panicking or anything bad

[silkcorpsedoll]

oh how i love P.E class ♡

the competition. the violence. the adrenaline.

[91vaults]

Society: We gotta get the kids moving! we gotta get them active! active kids go on to be active adults!

School: Ok guys, it's cross country day! go run until you feel physically ill! and no you can't stop: you have to finish.

[johnlocked1827384]

I've always wondered what is it with queer PE teachers and the lack of queer solidarity. Like if you've got a gay English/drama/religious studies/art teacher their so nice and it's all queer solidarity but then pe teachers are just like: fuck you. Is this a shared experience or is it just because I'm really unfit

[rollthedice-playthecards]

Munehisa Iwai, Le Consultant.

[mohammadnorjamil123]

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Physical Fitness and Academic Success for STEM Students

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As a STEM students how can you uphold physical fitness in influencing the future?

In the dynamic world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), the journey is often focused on intense mental challenges. Yet, there's a secret weapon that can greatly shape the future of STEM students: physical fitness. This essay explores how staying active can have a profound impact on academic success and overall well-being in a way that's straightforward and easy to understand.

Firstly, let's talk about the brain. Exercise is like a superhero for our brains. It makes us better at remembering things, focusing on tasks, and solving problems. When we move our bodies, it sends more blood to our brains, making it a powerhouse for handling the complexities of STEM subjects.

Now, consider the stress that comes with STEM studies – those late-night study sessions and challenging projects. Regular exercise acts as a stress-buster. It releases happy chemicals in our brains called endorphins, which make us feel good and reduce stress. This isn't just a quick fix; it sets the stage for long-term mental well-being, helping us approach our studies with a calm and clear mind.

Physical fitness also gives us the energy and stamina to keep going. STEM fields demand a lot of mental effort, and being physically fit ensures we have the endurance to tackle long study sessions and tough projects. This endurance isn't just about doing well in exams; it builds resilience and determination, essential qualities for succeeding in STEM careers.

Quality sleep is like a magic potion for academic success. Exercise helps us sleep better, ensuring we wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day. Good sleep is crucial for concentration, memory, and overall brain function – all things that are super important for excelling in STEM subjects.

But it's not just about the brain. Staying active creates habits that contribute to our overall well-being. When we make time for exercise, we're more likely to make healthier food choices and stay hydrated. These habits support not only our physical health but also our mental sharpness, creating a well-rounded approach to personal development.

Effective time management is a skill every STEM student needs. Surprisingly, adding exercise to our routine can actually improve our time management. Setting aside dedicated time for physical activity helps us become more organized and disciplined, making our study sessions more efficient.

Lastly, let's talk about friends. STEM can sometimes feel like a solo journey, but physical fitness can change that. Joining sports or fitness activities is a great way to make friends. Having a supportive group can make the STEM journey more enjoyable and provide a network to lean on during tough times.

Staying active isn't just about fitness; it's a secret ingredient for success in STEM and beyond. It helps our brains work better, manages stress, boosts energy, improves sleep, creates healthy habits, enhances time management, and fosters friendships. By embracing a simple routine of physical fitness, STEM students are not just investing in their grades – they're investing in a brighter, healthier, and more fulfilling future.

[flock-of-cassowaries]

24 years later, I still remember my last day of compulsory PE.

It was glorious.

just remember it could always be worse. we could still have PE.

[tonreihe]

Mark Scroggins, The Poem of a Life: A Biography of Louis Zukofsky. (“Adler” refers to Mortimer Adler, who was a classmate of Zukofsky.)

[91vaults]

One a rare occasion i actually agreed with my mum. I think Australian culture puts way too much emphasis on team sports.

Like obviously there are benefits and all that shit but it 1) it turns off kids who aren’t good at jt 2) even if you are really good at it very few people actually stick with it into adulthood, because of less opertunity and time/work commitments so people end up inactive either way.

There needs to be more opertunity to develop non competitive single sports, the more cool ones do require equipment/resources but stuff like swimming or running or general exercise/working out isn’t completely out of the question.

I knew somone is school who was useless at sport (same with me) coordination like a jenga tower and couldn’t catch a ball for shit. But as an adult he got really into running and now also doesn’t some casual lifting. Whereas the star athlete after a failed attempt at going pro golf went totally inactive and got fat. I think what might have helped in the former case their school offered “strength and conditioning” as a phys ed option (now granted this was a fancy private school with resources so they might have had a gym) but still i feel like there are other options aside from competitive and team sports

i’ve barely exercised in my life untill somone suggest i go swimming which was i was totally against because of my unpleasant memories of conpetirve swimming and swimming lessons. But now i swim once a week at least cause i found it nice jaut being able to swim for swimming sake. Being active is more important than sportsmanship or competitiveness

[comicgeekscomicgeek]

WTF.

I always forget this wasn’t a thing everywhere but my high school had a fun and innovative way to torment us in PE. They got heart rate monitors. It was this awful strap that went under the bra line and paired to a watch. The first day was great cause we got to set our resting heart rate. We did this by laying in a dark room and napping.

But then once a week we’d have to strap on these monitors and go running. The monitors were old tech and didn’t always pick up your heartbeat, so you’d have to use cold water between it and your skin to get a better connection, gods know why. Warm water never worked. After the day our watches would be collected and our efforts recorded.

The idea was that if your heart beat too fast you were supposed to stop, and if it was too slow you’d speed up. In practice this was ridiculous, staying in the green zone all class was ridiculously difficult.

Even people like me who were stubbornly resistant to running the mile couldn’t stand the horrific constant beeping and made attempts to placate the reviled machine. It was always fairly miserable. I had PE first thing in the chilly morning, dashing cold water on my skin before running around half awake was the low point of my week.

But for some unknown reason, the teacher insisted that no play could happen on these days. We were given the freedom to run all over campus but woe betide us if we tried to make a game that actually made this enjoyable.

We’d initiate games of tag only to get yelled at for not just… running. Any kind of play was forbidden. On one memorable occasion someone got a kickball and we started an impromptu soccer game with it.

If someone’s heart rate got too high they’d drop to their knees to wait out the shrieking of their watch so an extra element was added to the game of trying to win without going too hard. I remember being absolutely delighted, the thrill of that game still lives in my heart, hoping I could score a goal before my heartbeat betrayed me to the hated watch.

When the PE teacher found us we were soundly scolded and the ball was confiscated. Our happiness burst like a soap bubble and we turned our back to the enchantment of the green field and resumed slogging along in a grey haze as expected.

[mmmairon]

Bloodborne Diluc returns

[phykoha]

Haircut.

Some say hair holds memory. But sometimes, the memory it carries can be more of a burden than a blessing.

[xeniums]

art professor logan art professor logan if you can hear me PLEASE save me from english math and history (or save me in general)