Physical Education In Schools Meet Andrea. A very intelligent brown haired, green eyed ten year old girl. Like many Canadian children, Andrea spends twenty-five to thirty hours in school each week- sitting. Andrea's school kept her mind active. Too bad they forgot about her body. She is just one of the thousands of Canadian children who can't even run around the block. According to recent studies, children who participate in daily physical activities are more fit, have better health habits, and perform better academically. Therefore it is my belief that all Canadian schools should balance academics with quality, daily physical education.