Mandatory Essay: Should Sport Programs Be In Schools?

There have been numerous studies conducted to determine whether or not, sports programs should be in schools. The majority of these studies have come to the conclusion that sports programs hurt students in their social and academic lives, as well as the district with the costs of hosting and traveling to the games. Therefore, school sports should be canceled to allow students to better prepare for tests or exams, lower costs for the school districts, and take away any distractions that they put on. Although school sports can be an extraordinary experience, they may have an effect on the way students prepare for crucial school exams. According to an article by Amanda Ripley, “Yes! It’s Time To Scale Back,” the “Premont Independent School …show more content…
In Ripley’s article, she wrote that “Distraction, however, may be the greatest cost of them all. During football season, in particular, focus shifts away from learning” (11). Furthermore, She also stated, “Players spend long hours practicing, and that commitment extends to the rest of the school____from late-night band practices and pep rallies to meeting with parents” (Ripley 11).
If proper time management is now dedicated to studying and homework instead of distracting activities such as sports, focus on education can become a priority. By eliminating sports and other extracurricular activities such as band practice, students time can now be dedicated toward educational classes resulting in higher grades. School sports and some other extracurricular activities should be canceled to eliminate student distractions resulting in better education and lower costs for the school districts. Premont Independent School District proved the benefits of eliminating sports activities from their schools resulting in better grades for their students and better financial practices. I believe that the Paradise Valley Unified School District should take this into consideration upon receiving its upcoming