Finally, a good reason for sports being required is to help with responsibility. As a teenager on the verge of being a grown up, responsibility will be a must. In the real world, responsibility is desperately needed. Without it, you won't get very far. By playing sports, you will gain the responsibility skills you need. You will have to learn to juggle your school work, hobbies, social life, and your sport all at once. You will learn the concept of time and what your priorities really are. When students go to college, time becomes a very precious thing, but by gaining responsibility skills early, you should have no problem.…
or many years, athletics have improved junior’s well-beings and their schooling, but some academies have been thinking of getting rid of these programs all together. The two articles mentioned that school should keep or get rid of sports. One is written by Amanda Ripley while the other Tim O’Shei. Both have good arguments yet Tim’s article provides more positive undertones and uses of sports. Therefore physical education should stay in schools because It helps improve children’s grades and health, equal opportunities are given to students that didn’t exercise before, AND athletic careers can open for people who play competitive games early in their lives.…
Politicians and educators responsible for the mandatory physical education program at the junior high school levels (grades K-12) should be applauded for this, but frowned upon for not enforcing it on students (University) Physical Education is defined as "the process of education that develops the human body, specifically fitness and movement skills" (Baker, 1990, p. 14). This teaches students valuable skills that would be applicable to life, present and future.…
Before even exercising emotional appeal, let us consider some raw data. A 2001 study by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) looked at the academic differences amongst a large sample size of 125,000 high school students. What they found showed a large advantage in academic achievement and performance among those who chose to participate in sports. The mean GPA for a student athlete was 2.98, compared to the non athlete whose mean GPA was 2.17. They also found that the dropout rate amongst athletes was merely 0.6%, while the nonathlete’s dropout rate was 10.32%. The study additionally found that athletes tested higher in both Algebra and English finals than nonathletes (Overton 2). This obviously isn’t to say that nonathletes can’t be successful in school, but this study is evidence that there is a clear correlation between academic performance and participation in youth sports.…
Playing sports involves good grades and practice after school. Its also takes effort and pride to make it on the team. Just like people say you work for your stuff and don't slack off. Playing sports is very acceptable because people like Peyton Manning and Demaryius Thomas make some bucks…
Many people do not realize the importance of high school sports; let me tell a story. There were two completely different kids that went to the same high school. One of them participated in high school sports from Fall to Spring. This kid kept up with his grades and kept busy with sports and homework. The other kid did not participate in any kind of school sports. The kid who didn’t play any sports went home after school every day, so instead of playing sports or doing homework in the free time available, he had to find something else to keep busy. Having all this free time led trouble. There is no need to go into more depth in the story; the point is that people do not realize that high school sports are a crucial part of being a good student…
According to the Center of Diseases Control and Prevention, the American people should exercise for at least thirty minutes a day. Most adolescents obtain that physical activity by participating in high school athletics; on average, 73.8 percent of high school students compete in such events (Ball, Bice, and Parry). These activities are not always the best practices for physical fitness; fitness can be obtained in other, safer forms of exercise. High school sports should be discontinued in schools for various reasons. Physical injuries such as concussions and broken bones can eventually lead to sizable health issues later in life. Aside from bodily injuries, drug consumption, academic failure, and personal body image are among the top concerns that arise from athletic involvement. Above all, sports are capable of temporarily phasing or permanently damaging the physical, mental, and emotional state of the youth.…
The dumb jock stereotype has troubled athletes for as long as anyone can remember. Athletes are always seen as unintelligent jocks who get free and easy rides through school. They never seem to work hard at anything academically and yet they earn an ‘A’ from their professors. This belief has led to athletes being stigmatized by their non-athletic peers who feel as though their needs and accomplishments are ignored in favor of someone they view as intellectually inferior to them. But, if one were to really look at the situation from both sides it would raise multiple questions like: Do athletes and non-athletes differ from each other?…
Therefore, physically athletes never chase by obesity and diseases will not have a place in their bodies. Sports helps keep your key mental skills sharp which will benefit students in their…
Sports allow students to believe that they can always be successful through games. Students tend to focus less on academics, and tend to have a misconception that everyone will become a professional athlete. This misconception makes students focus less on academics and more on sports. In the New York Times article, “School Should Be About Learning, Not Sports” by Amanda Ripley, Ripley asserts that, “By mixing sports and academics, we tempt kids into believing that it’s O.K. if they don’t like math or writing — that there is another path to glory” (Ripley 4).…
Schools have been duelling over this topic should student athletes have to attend physical education, to that the response is very simple the answer is no. Athlete kids also have to get some school help after school.Don't kids get enough physical education in practices or games? Well to some schools the answer is no, but facts show that kids have a way more advanced education when they don't have to go to practice and physical education every day.…
While sports can have quite a few benefits such as physical fitness, time management, and learn skills such as teamwork and cooperation, the negatives of high school sports generally outweigh the positives. Sports generally take a lot of time out of a student’s day, time that could be used for academics, hobbies, family, etc. In addition, there is a lot of pressure on students, which can be compounded with the academics. Also, injuries are very rampant in high school sports and can cause much discomfort, which can thereby affect the quality of student’s life. A study done in 2013 showed that there were about 1.35 million serious injuries because of sports. I myself am a student athlete and I have experienced all of the above. During the crew season in the spring and fall, I spend upwards of three-four hours at practice and this often leads to me falling behind in academics and very late nights. In addition, there is a sizable amount of pressure as it is every man for themselves and you have to keep pushing yourself immensely if you want to be on the best boat. Additionally, when I did track, my calves were always extremely tight and it would be an everyday struggle for me. Clearly, the negatives of doing a sport outweighs the…
"In my 30 years of business world, I have found that what an athlete brings to the workplace is discipline, teamwork, a drive for success, the desire to be held accountable and a willingness to have their performance measured" says Steve Reinemund, former chairman of PepsiCola. High schools should not cut back on their sports programs since they offer individuality and discipline towards future careers. During my years of high school so far, I have thrived off being a student-athlete. Sports have offered me a path towards good career choices and academic development.…
Sports are highly beneficial to youth and will continue to improve their futures due to all of the positive effects of participating in school or other organization sports. A RWJF/Harvard/NPR survey in 2015 showed that parents claim sports have helped their children by: improvement of physical health, gives their child something to do, teaches discipline and dedication, how to get along with others, mental health, social health, skills to help in future schooling and in future careers (10). Studies in 2014 show that number of inactives ages 6+ grew to 28.3% (82.7 million) of the U.S. population, which needs to be changed (28). The Aspen Institute Project Play website provides statistical facts supporting student athletes, but also information on why students are not permitted to partake in sports. Students should be involved in sports due to the beneficial factors that come along with being active, such as improved physical and mental health, and learning social skills that help in a student athlete's future.…
Children are often exposed to sports at an early age. As they get older and start school they often participate in sports as a way to both make now friends and be active. As the children grow older, progressing into their teenage years, they become more specialized in their sports. The sports that the young people continue with grow in their favor. When the child reaches the high school level, sports take center stage. The pressure for them to perform in sports and perform well is immense. There is the pressure from coaches, teammates, and others to succeed. The futures of the athletes are at stake. They play for the chance of scholarships and to continue their childhood dreams. This immense pressure is very draining on the teenagers. The pressure for them to do well in sports leads to them suffering in other parts of their lives. The young adults miss out on other activities in high school because they are so consumed in their sport. The extreme focus on sports can also be very draining and lead to emotional stress and harm to the individuals. Young athletes are also under pressure not only to give up other activities, but to over-exert themselves in their sport of choice. The intense atmosphere of high school sports can be detrimental to the individuals involved in them.…