The article Why are Sports Important was written by Mark Banschick in February of 2012. Mark Banschick has written articles for many big companies including, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, CNN, and Psychology Today. He is also relatively famous for his book, The Intelligent Divorce, which is written to assist parents and kids with the struggles of divorce. Banschick establishes a connection with the reader by getting them involved and forcing them to think about complex subjects.…
John Amaechi is no newcomer to bullying in sports. He has been both the victim and the witness. Experience allows him to use ethos, pathos, and logos in a compelling essay to educate athletes and coaches in “Sports’ Bully Culture”. Amaechi uses the three appeals to help his audience understand why bullying in sports is intolerable. Ethos is all about appealing to character.…
American athletes perform on the largest stages in the world. These players make hundred of millions of dollars yearly which can ultimately lead to a dangerous sense of entitlement. The driving force in team selection has become the ability to maximize team performance rather than the character of the overall player. Players such as Ray Rice, John Brown, and Aaron Hernandez have all shown poor acts of judgement and questionable character traits yet progressed to the National League due to their on-field performance. Character is defined as the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.…
She bases her criticism on the objective and foundation of competitive sports. According to her, these events emphasize “winning and competition” among the participants. Jessica Statsky points out team coaches and parents are supposed to bear the blame for being supporters of such events. In her essay, she argues competitive sports encourage children into taking part in physical actions. These sports also entail physical injuries and confrontations, which also inflict physical and mental pain on the children.…
Nike was founded in late 1960s and since it has been the leading sport selling product in America with its slogan “just do it”. Nike has thousands of advertisement, but this one stands out to me. To me it represent that Nike does not only make one pair of shoes for specific sport,but for all of them. The advertisement is trying to show consumers how yes, their product maybe expensive, but you will not only be using it for one sport or hobby. Sports is a big thing in the american culture, but to play a sport you need the equipment.…
Even though it seems that I’m trying to laugh off the situation, I’m using humor to cope with how much this situation affected me because soccer really meant a lot to me. Playing soccer is one of the ways where I can be myself and feel truly happy and free. When I play I always know that I have a team that I can rely on to support me and they know that they can rely on me as a striker to provide hope when we’re losing and confidence when we’re winning by scoring goals. Soccer for me was a constant so having it taken away in a few seconds when it took 15 years to build the stability and skill was like a bullet to the…
The value of high school athletics has never come into question. There are numerous positive things that come from participating in high school sports. The obvious qualities of teamwork, discipline and working toward improving ones skills are undeniable. High school sports are a fixture in small communities throughout the state and it should not provide a reason for divisiveness.…
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.…
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…
Of all the aspects of high school, participating in sports is a mutual interest of the students. High school sports are events where students can showcase their talents, learn valuable life lessons, and stay active in their years of adolescence. “In The Case Against High School Sports,” Amanda Ripley argues that high school sports should be terminated because they are expensive and prioritized over education and safety. The author argues that high schools should get rid of sports because they are too expensive.…
A basketball team in Texas was down by two points with seconds left. After two steals and a half-court buzzer beater, they win the game. However there is more to high school sports than the intense playoff games. High school sports do more for students’ than give them a varsity letter. High school sports are beneficial to a students’ education in that they teach time management, develop social skills, and improve a students’ grades.…
C4C Elisha A. Palm 1Lt Kelly Griffith English 111-Project 2 T5A 10 October 2017 Kneeling For Love Or Hate The rising trend of professional players kneeling during the national anthem during sport events is becoming a prominent discussion in the United States. This in response produces many different reactions and conversations expressed over a number of different genres.…
Have you ever been to a huge NCAA tournament? (Rhetorical Question) The stands are packed, the crowd is roaring, it’s the Final Four in the NCAA tournament March Madness. You just finished watching that AT&T ad on the big screen. Do you know how much those quick thirty-second ads cost?…
Sports takes away that extra time that the teenager could be getting into trouble and instead gives them a chance to make lifetime friends, raising their self esteem or focus more on their academics. Organized sports can give teenagers a chance to be involved in something and to feel included. 1. Context and Assumption of the Dispute a. After reading many articles about the subject of sports and how they keep teenagers out of trouble, I begin to see both sides of the argument.…
“Sports provide an endless amount of teachable moments” says Jim Thompson. , he also says that “youth sports should be seen as a development zone with a motto of better athletes better people”. Sports isn't just about making better people but preparing them for life. Sports can help you deal with things under pressure. Youth sports can even help you work better with other and be more open about yourself.…