Argumentative Essay: Why Schools Should Keep Funding School Sports

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I believe that schools should keep funding school sports. I think this because sports allow students to make friends, sports have been proven to improve student's grades, and sports are a great way to promote exercise and health in schools. I understand that sports can lead to injury and pressure to win, but the benefits of sports in schools definitely outweigh the negatives.

School sports are a great way for students to make friends and get to know new people. Being a part of a team can allow students to branch out and meet some new people that they have not meet before. "For example, a multi-year study conducted in Michigan has shown that children who participate in sports have increased educational aspirations, closer ties to school and

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