Weight Lifting a Class?

A lot of schools are now using weight lifting as a scheduled class.  When I was in school the only weight lifting I had was in a short little section in the middle of winter.  Now some schools are having a class devoted to fitness and lifting weights.  This could be very rewarding not only in the athletic field but also in the students own health.  A lot of kids are becoming over weight and having a class that makes them do something and get in shape.  I was walking through my high school gym during a class one day and I noticed almost half of the class sitting out and not participating.  I think that everyone should be involved because it will help them get in shape.