Recess may just be known as the fun break during the school, but in all reality it’s the most important part of the school day. Recess gives students a break from school work, however it also gives their bodies a chance for exercise. Recess is mandatory for middle schools, because of the benefits it gives to students’ health and brains. Recess is an unexpected source of exercise for all kids. Studies prove that 42% of students in the U.S. get their exercise from recess. Without recess in their daily schedules, students have been becoming less athletic and energized in schools all across the U.S. Not only does recess help with students’ health, it also gives their brains fresh air that their brains need to focus during the