With an increasing overweight population some think universities should make sport a compulsory module on all degree courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often thought by some that the University ought to make sport a mandatory module in all graduation courses which in turn people would be more aware and save themselves from obesity. Apparently, The advantages of enforcing physical fitness courses on a compulsory basis at University are two-fold.

Firstly

, Physical activity increases people's total energy expenditure which can help them stay an energy balanced or even lose weight. It can be a form of education by giving them a detailed explanation of nutrition and

also

include sports

such

as Basketball,Football or any other physical work demanding activities. It has been proven in the survey that 45% of younglings who have actively participated in sports have observed positive changes in their bodies.

Secondly

, physical exertion can

also

improve cognitive skills , reduce the risk of disease and strengthen bones and muscles. If a person starts to exercise and becomes well aware of health

then

he/she is less likely to become obese. As a matter of fact, if person would be coerced to work as a part of their study which they cannot avoid there are high chance of them getting fit and having fine bodies.

For example

, In Nigeria , graduate students have to enrol themselves in at least one sport as a part of their curriculum. In conclusion,

It is clear that

physical education is enable to assist the community in achieving their

overall

health goal.

Therefore

, it is advisable to add them to the syllabus.