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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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The primary objective of physical education classes in schools is to ensure that all students achieve a healthy level of fitness. However, only a limited number of students engage in organized sports. Additionally, organized sports tend to be less effective in promoting fitness among participants compared to physical education classes that emphasize cardiovascular activities. The statements above, if accurate, could be most effectively used to argue against:
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(A) the implementation of physical education programs in schools to foster lifelong fitness habits among students
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(B) the involvement of young students in local sports leagues
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(C) schools depending primarily on cardiovascular exercise programs to ensure all students attain physical fitness
(D) dedicating a significant portion of a school's physical education curriculum to organized sports
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(E) incorporating organized sports in schools as a periodic activity for skilled athletes
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The main argument presented is that the goal of physical education is to promote fitness for all students, yet only a few participate in organized sports, which are less effective than aerobic-focused programs. Therefore, the strongest argument against a practice would be one that suggests a…
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.
Common trap
Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.
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555-605
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CR