Introduction
Many
people believe that physical education and art classes should not
be required in school. They believe that school time should be dedicated
to academic subjects such as math, language arts, and science. However,
others argue that physical education and art serve important purposes.
So, should students be required to take these classes during school
time? In today’s debate, Ashley and Henry will discuss whether physical
education and art should be mandatory in school. Let’s see what
our debaters have to say about this topic.
Henry
(Constructive)
Physical education and art classes should be required in school.
Although they are not academic subjects, they are still important
for a child’s development and wellbeing. Physical education classes
teach students how to live active lives. They also teach important
values, such as teamwork and perseverance. Finally, physical education
classes are important because kids need physical exercise to stay
healthy. Art is also very important. Art classes teach children
to be creative. Students are also able to express themselves through
their art.
Ashley
(Constructive)
Physical education and art classes should not be required in school.
School time should be dedicated to serious subjects like math, language
arts, or science. Students need to focus on these academic subjects
in order to have a prosperous future. Physical education and art
classes are a complete waste of time. There are many kids who do
not like sports or art. However, they are forced to waste school
time to attend these useless classes. The point of school is academics!
Henry
(Rebuttal)
The only reason you are against physical education and art classes
is that you do not like exercise or art! Just because you prefer
academic classes does not mean that physical education and art classes
are a waste of time. I know that there are students like you who
do not like sports or art. There are also students who do not like
math or science. However, all these classes should be mandatory
because they are helpful to students.
Ashley
(Rebuttal)
I’m not arguing that we ban physical education and art classes.
I just think they should be optional. I do not think that there
are many benefits to taking physical education and art classes.
It is much more beneficial for students to fully dedicate school
time to academic subjects. I do not need physical education classes
to be healthy because I exercise with my family. Because I prefer
to express myself through creative writing, I do not need art classes,
either.
Judge’s
Comments
The winner of today’s debate is Henry. Henry made powerful points
in his constructive argument. He listed the many benefits of physical
education and art classes. Ashley needed to challenge Henry’s arguments
in her rebuttal. Instead she simply stated that she thinks there
are limited benefits to taking physical education and art classes.
She then used personal examples to explain why she does not need
physical education and art classes. It is not recommendable to use
individual examples as evidence.