Gym class may not hinder academics

Still won't be a solution as kids will remain overfed at home and now will be fed/eat even more since they are "exercising."

"Spending time in gym class is unlikely to detract from elementary school children's academic pursuits, a U.S. study suggests.

In fact, government researchers found girls who spent more time in gym class showed a higher average performance in math and reading than girls who got little to no physical education."

BTW, usually academics, just like fitness, is hindered by parents, i.e., the home.