Another study by the same association concluded that students refrain from inactive pastimes if they have athletic activities after school. (Cheng) Participation in sports will improve a student’s fitness and introduce them to new and exciting ways to maintain a healthy…
There is a direct relationship between the physical fitness of young individuals and their participation in organized, competitive sports. Specifically, the effects of participation and competition in sports programs for adolescents can be beneficial to their personal, physical, mental, and social development. (Caputo, Eveland-Sayers, Farley, Otto, & Renfrow, 2011). Additionally, poverty in one community can directly affect the overall health of that community. Research states that social environments and networks, such as soccer clubs, are related to the psychological and physiological health and well being of individuals within a community.…
Hi I am Dominick and I am going to be doing an essay on supporting that high school sports can be beneficial. In the article “High school athletes gain lifetime benefits” it claims that research shows that people who play sports in high school have a good chance of getting a good jobs, and higher pay. It also claims that hiring managers expect former student athletes to have more discipline, respect, self-confidence, and excellent leadership.…
Being in sports decreases the risk of obesity in children. “Nationwide, about a third of high school students are overweight or obese, a figure that has prompted federal efforts to boost physical activity of any kind among…
According to Dr. Catherine Sabiston the longer a person actively participates in a sport in their youth the least likely they are to show symptoms of depression as an adult. There was a study conducted at D’Youville College in 2005 that proved that the involvement in sports minimized the risks of suicide or drug abuse amongst teens. There are also studies that show that teen girls who participate in sports are up to eighty percent less likely to become pregnant. Overall the participation in sports positively impacts both the mental and physical health of teen’s when they are young which therefore leads to a much better health status for them in the future. These various studies result in my conclusion, that the effects of sports on teens benefit them now, and set them up for future success in both their professional and personal…
As Corliss Bean et al. states, “. . . sport in today’s society is engulfed in the idea of performance and professionalization, which ultimately has a negative impact . . .” (10232). Fortunately, if organized sports are structured correctly it has been shown to improve positive development in youth and promotes increased well-being and self-worth while decreasing depression and stress.…
Christianitytoday.com says, “More than 6.million students play sports...to stay in shape...to get exercise,”. If they get cut from the team they will not get a chance to be active. Better Health Channel states, “Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Most importantly, regular activity can improve your quality of life.”…
Research shows participating in team sports helps develop good character. Can you believe 95% of teenagers today drop out of school or gang bang to be a part of a family to have love and support? According to Coach Justin Holmes being a part of a team help develop a positive self-image and keep 95% of students away from the street’s and out of trouble. He also believes being a part of a team makes you more confident and brings out another side of you. Some parents believe kids should be a part of some kind of team.…
Pd.5 Are High School Sports Hurting or Helping Academics? In our modern world, it has become increasingly difficult to find a balance between high school academics and sports. Many high schools value the beneficial lesson sports provide however, there is controversy over whether or not high school sports are proven to be advantageous, or hurtful. Some advantages of sports are the lessons that are taught to the students about hard work, physical fitness and health, and the reward of community and belonging.…
James, C. (2005). Race in Play: Understanding the Socio-cultural Worlds of Student Athletes. Toronto: Canadian Scholar 's Press, Inc. [CSPI].…
This article mainly praises high school competition, varsity sports in particular, for teaching people leadership skills which then migrate into the workplace which helps those people win competitive jobs. It talks about how athletes tend to have a higher self-esteem because of chemicals in your body from exercising. And how the 'in' group tends to receive better jobs than others. I agree with the pro statements about competition in high school sports. It teaches students many things like leadership.…
To succeed as a student, you should be organized, used their time wisely, take responisibility, and prioritize. The role parents play in our life as far as enocouragement, would be pushing us to get better grades, as well as teaches us that we need to do our work, and be responsible for our mistakes. High school sports help build a childs development. This is because, we are haveing to prioritize much more, so that we get our work done, and get good grades, aside form practice almost every day, and games at least once a week. It is up to the child themselves whether or not they are going to psuh themselves to do better, for theirselves as well as their team.…
High school is the best four years of your life, or so they say. Many students struggle socially and academically in school. Participating in sports may solve these issues. According to the video "Kids and Sports", actively participating in sports can give individuals more confidence and rewarding friendships in the long run. As sports go for academics, being a multisport athlete can boost your grades, according to the video "Sports, how much is too much?"…
First and foremost, participation in sports fosters vigorous physical activity and energy expenditure (Merkel). Children that are involved with sports exercise all the time because they must attend practice and then train in the offseason to stay in shape. Non- athletes often don’t gain the same amount of physical activity as athletes because they are not motivated to go out and exercise by themselve. Organized sports have been shown to assist in breaking the vicious cycle of inactivity and unhealthy lifestyle by improving caloric expenditure, increasing time spent away from entertainment media, and minimizing unnecessary snacking (Merkel). Sports help children to remain active and stay healthy by exercising.…
Research and further evidence proves that competitive sports cause injuries, negative attitude changes, and it interferes with school. This debate has been a topic for a while, and many still do not know what to think of competitive sports. It is true that sports can help with future health, but you won’t have a future if you keep playing. Sports could help with teamwork, but it can also badly influence a person’s attitude and personality. Anyone can easily run, or at least go on a walk everyday.…