Sport Participation In Sports: A Personal Analysis

Between the ages five and eighteen, 66% of boys and 52% of girls play organized sport in the united states (Statisticbrain.com). Families in the American society place a significant value on sports and many of their lives revolve around it. From attending professional sports games to a child’s little league practice, it is so important that it cannot be missed. My view on sports is very similar to the functionalist point of view. I place a high value on the concept of competition, achievement, fair play, and individualism. The roots that stem from my beliefs and made me who I am today, came from a variety of peer influences through out my childhood. I began playing sports at the age of four and continue to do so today. Sport participation is associated with a few central factors, such as a person’s ability, characteristics, the influence of significant others, and the availability of opportunities to play sports that are personally satisfying. My involvement in sport at the age of four began mainly from the influence from my parents. They believed that getting involved in sports would provide me with numerous opportunities. I would be able to get a chance to make friendships outside of school and daycare, and I could develop social skills by interacting with other …show more content…
He taught me that pain was normal in sport participation. This went against the norm of many of my teachers and nurses at school demonstrated. In school, if you had a “boo-boo” you were sent to the office for a Band-Aid or ice. My brother taught me that if I was to get knocked down, I was to get right back up like nothing happened. If I was to get a scrape or cut, I was too rub some dirt on it and get ready for the next play. This taught me to view sport injuries as a sign of commitment to the team and myself. I wasn’t going to lose playing time because I was hurt or I was not going to let down the guy standing next to