The elimination of physical education classes is not only a poor idea but detrimental to our students’ health and well-being [“Don’t stick with phys ed classes,” Musings, Feb. 17]. More than ever, ...

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Adding more physical education classes in grades one to nine could help lower the prevalence of obesity among school-aged children, according to a study published in Obesity. From 2011 to 2018, ...