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The growing number of overweight people is putting strain on the healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons into the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Ideas to explore

  • Explain how regular, enjoyable PE can help children build activity habits that may continue beyond school.
  • Show why PE alone has limits: food choices and time spent in sedentary activities also shape children’s routines.
  • Suggest a combined response: inclusive school activities, practical food education and support for exercise outside school.

Suggested structure

  1. Introduce the issue and give a qualified position: agree that PE helps, but not that it is sufficient alone.
  2. Develop the benefits of PE, linking regular participation to fitness, skills and habit formation.
  3. Explain the limitations of relying only on PE, using diet and non-school activity as relevant factors.
  4. Offer complementary actions that respond to those limitations.
  5. Conclude by restating the qualified position and summarising why a broader approach is preferable.
Useful vocabulary & examples
structured opportunities
planned chances to take part in an activity

Regular PE gives pupils structured opportunities to practise different forms of exercise.

inclusive activities
activities designed to involve people with different abilities or interests

Schools can offer inclusive activities so that pupils with varied skill levels can participate.

sedentary leisure
free-time activities that involve little physical movement

Sedentary leisure can reduce the time children spend being physically active.

healthy habits
regular behaviours that support physical well-being

Enjoyable lessons may help children develop healthy habits that continue into adulthood.

Sample answers

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Obesity is a growing monster that is following everyone nowadays. The amount of obese people is increasing more and more leading the health care system to wear out from the pressures of treating health problems. Some people think that sports and exercise in schools’ curriculum play a vital role in controlling this issue. I completely support better opportunities for activity, though adding periods alone does not guar…

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It is increasingly becoming common to put more emphasis on health maintenance services among people who are suffering from obesity. According to some people, providing individuals with more physical education lessons can be the best solution to tackle health related issues. While healthcare services can have positive impacts to tackle health related issues, I would argue that more physical education (PE) should be pa…

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There are numerous reasons to address health issues, including incorporating health education into school curricula. To begin with, adding health-related courses increases awareness among individuals. Through these courses, students can learn how to protect themselves from issues such as obesity, which is a significant problem in many countries. For example, in India, 70% of people are said to face the issue; however…

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