Summary:
Schools do have physical education classes but they should be made better with structured curricula and assessments. Saumil Majmudar, CEO of EduSports, said that one of the problems was that physical education in schools was not treated on a par with academics. Paediatrician and adolescent physician S.
Yamuna said that while physical inactivity was undeniable, high-calorie diets were also contributing to a lack of fitness. Mr.
Majmudar also said that while BMI was one metric, the larger concern was the fitness levels of the children, which could lead to negative sporting experiences and put children off sports altogether. The parents should step in and ensure that they devote some time to physical activity,” she added..