Student Success Statement

“Physical Fitness is not only one of the most Important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: That intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.”

 President John. F Kennedy

The statement by President Kennedy may sound confusing at first but I think I know what it means. I think it is saying that if you keep your body healthy and do physical exercise then you will be more intelligent in the mind.  Physical fitness is not the only key to a healthy body but so is your mind. The complex situation is the body and the mind in shorter words. He is also saying we know what the Greeks knew. Your intelligence and skills are getting stronger at the peak in life when you are healthy and strong.  For example let’s say you are trying to gain muscle and keep a healthy life, then your mind will exercise as well and you can become more intelligent.  I very much agree with this statement and think it is a clever one.