Our system is very similar to yours except our students have a PE uniform. We do have more students unprepared than most schools since they must where a specific shirt. Overall, the kids do a good job changing and only get a few points deducted if they are not changed properly.

We have a waiver at our school for varsity athletes that are involved in at least two sports or marching band. I am also not in favor of this option. I feel as if this option makes it seem as if p.e. is not as important as other subject areas. I also agree that some of the varsity athletes can be great helpers in the phys. ed. classroom.

We have started an athletic physical education class and that seems to help keep some students in the p.e. classroom. We can't keep them all but I sure am going to keep trying.

Greetings!

Our policy at the high school is that students are required to take pe/health 9th-11th grade. As seniors, if they choose to, students can take an elective course - Personal Fitness. Opting out is not an option. The idea of opting out of pe for athletes is not a great idea simply because they are not getting the activity and socialization with ALL of their peers as they should. They are only exercising sport specific muscles and learning about sport specific concepts. Therefore, it is only hindering them from becoming a well rounded, whole athlete.