Physical activity in youth is significant as it lays the foundation for a healthier lifestyle. However, in physical education classes, the voice of the student often goes unheard. The purpose of this study was to determine how the perception or preference of physical activity differs by age, gender, and/or ethnicity in a middle school setting. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 completed two surveys relating to physical activity and their experience in physical education. The validated PEAS (Orlic et al., 2017) and an activity list of activities typically offered in PE, as well as others outside of regular physical education classes. Gender played a significant role in female students being uncomfortable in and unsatisfied with their current PE experience. Ethnicity was a factor for students preferring individual sports above all others. Age did not show significance across any grade or activity. Findings are in favor of the inclusion of student voice in physical education to improve student experience and engagement. More research about the inclusion of ethnicity and gender must be done.