Online PE damages a child’s development and fails to instill lifelong habits. Get them on the field, not on the screen.
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Online PE is a pedagogical travesty, reducing vital physical development to a series of glorified stretches in front of a webcam. It's a flimsy substitute for genuine athletic engagement, fostering disengagement rather than discipline. We are cultivating a generation of sedentary screen-addicts under the guise of education. Will we ever prioritise true well-being over digital convenience.
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While not ideal, online PE offers flexibility and accessibility for many, especially those in remote areas or with specific needs. It can still promote basic fitness and act as a gateway to more active pursuits.
