I believe it is necessary to propose a policy that requires every child in elementary, middle, and high school education participate in some kind of team sport every year. Schools need to be allotted the necessary funds to be able to support athletic programs. The policy that I have in mind would allow for sports to be a part of the curriculum as much as math and English are and would also keep junior varsity and varsity sports in all school districts. My high school did not cut sports, however; only one term of physical education was required in order to graduate. This means that if I chose not to, I would not have been required to do any kind of physical activity after the first three months of my freshman year of high school. Students should be required to play in a team sport recreationally during the regular school day and the students who play junior varsity and varsity sports can still participate in those activities after school as well. Although money is tight everywhere right now, I believe that some of the tax dollars going towards education should be transferred to supporting this specific policy. This policy is necessary because many children cannot afford to be enrolled in “elite, private clubs.” This policy gives everyone, regardless of economic status, the chance to participate and to thrive. If everyone was given an equal opportunity to participate, more children will receive the benefits of sports; find an activity to live and be motivated by; and find a place in society that they fit into. There are so many advantages of physical education and team sports; I honestly believe that cutting sports will affect the students for the rest of their lives.