GYM class should be optional for middle and high schoolers. The reasons like child obesity do not work because of the fact that those people who suffer from that, get embarrassed and anxious to change for class, or to go in general. I also feel as if, Health class should not be optional because it is important to learn about our bodies as humans. This past summer, I was getting anxious about this class  LONG before the school year started and this is not acceptable. If students like me, are being told that they have to run around a track to succeed in life, that makes no sense because what is a few years of GYM class going to do for you? I know it’s going to give me and some other people who agree with me terrible memories. Also, I feel even if gym class is mandatory, we shouldn’t just do exercises the whole class, but should do some engagement activities such as games and other activities of that sort. I also feel like we should not have to fail because we do not want to do things that will get us nowhere in life. For some people, it will get them very far that is why it is optional. When I go off to work, I would like to work as a head car designer for a luxury car brand. What will GYM class help for with that. And your saying we have to fail that class when it doesn’t even relate to our future occupation? Not acceptable for our society. Please just understand that I think GYM should be kept, but just as an option.