Haploid âA cell that has half the amount of chromosomes. A cell that is âNâ for chromosome amount Diploid âA cell that has twice the amount of chromosome. A cell that is â2Nâ for chromosome amount Gamete âthe haploid âsexâ cells (in animals they are sperm and egg cells) Somatic Cell âall diploid cells (body cells) that are not gametes
Core Issue The core issue is that administering or withdrawing physical activity as punishment is inappropriate and constitutes an unsound education practice. Inappropriate Exercise used as punishment is considered a form of corporal punishment in many states (e.g., California, Massachusetts, and Hawaii).
Approved by Council, June 1988. Updated September 2014. Corporal punishment is a discipline method in which a supervising adult deliberately inflicts pain upon a child in response to a child's unacceptable behavior and/or inappropriate language. The immediate aims of such punishment are usually to halt the offense, prevent its recurrence and set an example for others.