Injuries from physical education class have increased by 150 percent, according to a study published in Pediatrics journal. The increase in injured children is not due to a tougher PE regimen, but instead is tied to the lack of adult supervision, reports msnbc.com.
The study shows a significant increase from 1997 to 2007. Boys received more cuts and broken bones, while girls suffered strains and sprains.
According to the study’s author, the benefits of gym class still outweigh the potential injuries. However, schools should renew their efforts to make gym class safer.
On average, nearly 37,000 PE class injuries are reported every year in the United States. In 2007, the number nearly doubled with 60,000 injuries that year.
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