Physical education

In most educational systems, Physical Education refers to a course which promotes physical activity and various sports.

Some popular Physical Education activities include:

• Square Dancing
• Gymnastics
• Track and Field
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Hockey
• Badminton
• Weight lifting
• Soccer
• Capture the Flag
• Dodgeball
• Football
• and various other sport and activity.

In most states and provinces in Canada and the United States of America, Physical Education is a required course from elementary school to junior high school. In Canada, education ministers are considering extending Physical Education to be mandatory in high school as well, due to the sedentary lifestyle of most teenagers in the country.