Swimming in PE class

BlueSpirit94 · Jan 07, 2009 8:26 PM

I am starting swimming PE within the next few days and I really do not want to. I have the class 2nd period and I do not want to have wet hair and feel wet the rest of the day. Do have any suggestions of what I can do or how to get out of it. A note from a parent won't work b/c my teacher said he will only accept a doctors note.

RaidonMakoto · Jan 07, 2009 9:54 PM

Are there girls in your class? That may not be a bad deal then. tongue

RedDragonX · Jan 07, 2009 11:03 PM

RaidonMakoto wrote:

Are there girls in your class? That may not be a bad deal then.

I'm going to go ahead and second that big_smile ....but other then that...in my high school days I would have skipped the class lol..or came up with some lame excuse....but I'm not going to encourage that kind of behavior 0.o....you should prolly just go.

Spyro_Loves_Me · Jan 08, 2009 6:09 AM

I'd hate to go swimming everyday. And I don't like my hair wet either.

If your guidance counselor deals with your schedule, you can try talking to them. Just make up something. I always tell them that I originally signed up for a different class yet I was put in the one I didn't want to be in. Usually works.

And if you're really stuck there, you can always bring a blow dryer.
Or stick your head under one of those hand dryers in the bathroom. I'm sure it would work. :-P

Phoenix_Flyer · Jan 08, 2009 9:19 AM

Your only problem is having wet hair? Good grief man!
I go swimming almost everyday, on tuesday and wedneday me and my brother go training on a morning from 5.30-7.30am, then go to school/college. What you're talking about is nothing in my terms, its not being wet thats a pain, its getting up early.
At the end of the day, if it makes you a better swimmer, I doubt you will complain about it in the future. And I don't recommend skipping class or anything like that, it'll come back to haunt you if you get caught. Talking to a teacher about it would be best, though I doubt they will change their whole planned syllabus just for one person. I certainly can't think of a decent excuse, that won't either make you look silly, or that you won't be able to pull off. One or two of the other kids in your class may have a decent excuse for not going into the pool, but keep their mouths shut. How do you think they would feel if you got out of it just because you 'didn't want to be wet all day?' It's more likely that you will have to get over it and get on with it, I'm afraid.

BlueSpirit94 · Jan 08, 2009 10:27 AM

well i have long hair. i know i may sound a little girly (no offence to anyone) but i just dont like feeling like that. being wet makes me feel uncomfortable. im also not a great swimmer and i dont want to be embarassed. but thanks though so far to everyone. i may try and get my class switched today

StratosP · Jan 08, 2009 1:42 PM

The two best solutions depending on what type of personality you have. The rebellious side will say, wag/skip the class! The other side will say, just do it and get over yourself.

If you REALLY don't wanna do it, then just skip it. But just face it, because later in life you will get use to facing things.

Phoenix_Flyer · Jan 08, 2009 2:49 PM

I don't like feeling cold, but I've got to get over it and deal with it, its winter.
I could write you a list of what I don't like but have to deal with, as does everyone else. The teachers aren't going to let you skip a swimming class just for that reason. And you're embarassed about looking bad because you aren't the best swimmer in the class? THATS EVEN WORSE! That's the entire reason you have swimming lessons, to get better!
Sympathy gone, I say you will have to deal with it. Girls have long hair and 'Girly Things' to worry about when they're swimming, so you can hardly moan about feeling wet all day. Dry yourself with your towel properly and blast your hair under a hand-dryer and get on with it.

A Guy · Jan 08, 2009 3:55 PM

I personally love the feeling that swimming (or any physical activity, for that matter) gives me, so I cannot say I sympathize with you. However, if you are unable to get out of swimming, then I suggest that you look on the bright side of things (despite my inability to do the same). You'll be healthier, and you won't be as likely to drown if you're ever in deep water.

Spyro Master · Jan 08, 2009 4:28 PM

swimming is good i like it just going bak and forth i could do ti 4 ages if i could bt if u want to get out of it i would say that u should change classes like wot people hav said

BlueSpirit94 · Jan 08, 2009 8:13 PM

I think im just going to take pheonix flyers advice and just deal with it. my girlfriend didnt want to swim either but she did today so now i feel more motivated to do it tomorrow. its just at times teens can be so cruel that its hard to want to do things you think you may be moked for because your not good at it.

RedDragonX · Jan 08, 2009 11:05 PM

Dealing with your problems head on is the right thing to do in this case. My last post was the immature side of me speaking lol...so don't pay that any mind. The right thing to do is just take it head on and learn from your experiences. Many of us are faced with problems and commitments that we don't always want to deal with...but dealing with them in a very honest and steadfast demenor will give you a good feeling when it is all said and done.....and who knows...maybe someday you will find that you actually do enjoy swimming more then you did.

That's one of the great things about sticking with something you think you dislike...you never know how you might see it after doing it for a couple years. Anyways just deal with it head on and make yourself a better person for doing so. Taking the easy way out will only grant you less respect in not only your eyes...but the eyes of others.

BlueSpirit94 · Jan 09, 2009 12:29 AM

Wow red dragon x! You are very motivating, lol. I really have taken to mind what you said and reall appreciate it. Thanks! smile

RedDragonX · Jan 09, 2009 3:25 AM

No thanks required bud...does me good just knowing that I could help you out smile

Dimensional spyro · Feb 13, 2009 5:21 AM

you think your bad! jeez our pool is moving towards stagnant its all slimey and green*shudder*

Spyro Master · Feb 13, 2009 6:55 PM

lol same here, stupid pool its meant to have a dome or something to cover it now, its just green slime in the bottem lol XD as well as that you can sometimes smell it on hot days when it is assembley in the gym which is right by the pool.

Aceedwin · Feb 13, 2009 7:21 PM

I'm fine with swimming, but then again I have a prety good pool

Spyro Master · Feb 13, 2009 7:25 PM

ooooo get you XD lol also must be quite handy to have your own pool simming all the time! lol unless your lieing about this

Aceedwin · Feb 13, 2009 7:29 PM

I meant at my school. We have a leisure centre on site. School's practically in debt because of it, but *bleep* I love the smell of chloine. Does wonders for sore throat.

Spyro Master · Feb 13, 2009 7:33 PM

lol ok same here though from what i said. But also that is the good thing about the pool is chlorine!!!! i like the smell and also knowing it is clean in the pool. XD

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