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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interesting idea from a Whitman student: Count student athletics as P.E. credit: https://theblackandwhite.net/64647/opinion/mcps-qualify-school-sports-as-p-e-credits/

[QUOTE] The main point of a P.E. credit is so students can exercise, so for student athletes, this requirement isn’t only excessive, but also unnecessary—they already spend countless hours exercising outside of school with their respective sports teams. Student Member of the Board elect Nate Tinbite proposed removing the P.E. credit requirement for athletes who play on a school sports team. MCPS should adopt this policy and qualify two or more seasons of school sports as a P.E. credit, so students have adequate time in school to pursue their interests and take other classes.

Eliminating the P.E. requirement for student athletes allows student athletes to explore other topics of interest. The average Whitman athlete spends around two hours at practice for five to six days a week. With more time to delve into new subjects and classes, student athletes can become more well-rounded individuals instead of spending most of their time exercising.

[b]If student athletes are exempt from the credit, each gym class will have fewer students. Teachers will be able to give students increased attention and instruction—especially to those who aren’t as athletic.[/b] In addition, students won’t need to substitute out as frequently, making students active for longer periods of time and each class more productive.[/QUOTE]

Makes sense to me. I bet no one on the BoE or at MCPS has ever even considered this idea....[/quote]

You would lose that bet. The board approved a resolution to consider it in the fall of 2019. Then the pandemic happened and it was no longer high on the agenda.

[url]https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/mcpsmd/Board.nsf/files/BGEN8K5EB4AC/$file/20190923%20Awarding%20Academic%20Credit%20Interscholastic%20Athletic%20Pro.pdf[/url][/quote]

WHOOPS! Well, I'm willing to eat crow when I'm wrong! Nice to see the BoE on it! They should pick this idea back up. It's a great suggestion.[/quote]
It doesn’t sound like they got around to considering it.[/quote]

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