There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Young individuals are persuaded to perform better in academic work in today's context, part of society commonly believes that academically non-related areas

such

as physical

education

and

cookery

should be removed from the

school

curriculum to accommodate and prioritise academic work.In my opinion,

this

leads to an unhealthy young generation with a lack of practical

skills

to strive in society.

Thus

,

this

writer wholeheartedly disagrees with the captioned statement. First and foremost, a lack of

skills

and knowledge in physical

education

prone the individual with less interest in exercises and less physical activity. Lack of exercise leads the individual into obesity and more prone to non-communicable diseases, who ends up as an unhealthy individual.

For instance

,

according to

research done by the University of Peradeniya 8 years ago, more than 20 % of

school

children under age 12 had type 2 Diabetes mellitus, and they pointed out the fact, that children who had the disease did not participate in any sports activities in the

school

, and

this

key research led the Sri Lankan authorities to make physical

education

as a compulsory subject to ordinary level students in Sri Lanka.

Hence

physical

education

at a young age is very important.

Furthermore

,

subjects

like

cookery

can cultivate life

skills

and career opportunities for youngsters. In the modern contemporary era,

education

should focus on the independence of the student,

while

vocational

subjects

help in doing so. Other than that, it can create future pathways for job opportunities in the

cookery

industry, for those who are not interested in academic careers.

For instance

, the famous chef Pabilis Silva once told in a TV interview that he understood his passion for cooking from his

school

cookery

teacher.

Thus

, vocational

subjects

have a huge impact on one life. In conclusion, theoretical and academic learning is important for the young generation , but

subjects

like physical

education

and

cookery

help to have better health in adult life

while

having good social and career

skills

to strive better in society.

Hence

,

this

writer has a strong notion that non-academic

subjects

should be taught at the

school

.