Kids who play sports get to have a benefit of having better health than others that do not play sports. Amy Kaminsky ex television producer from livestrong.com states that one way for kids to stay healthy is for them to play sports. Amy Kaminsky Ex Television Producer also states that they learn to have social skills and teamwork. So with that bit of information youth sports are not too intense. Kids get physical fitness, they learn good sportsmanship, and they get stress relief.…
Yes I agree with author Daniel Gould that high school sport are benificial to high school teens. Playing sports doesn't mean you play it justto play it . As said in paragraph 2 souce 2 high school sports has a benifit on a teen stay in shape , to have fun , school sports help teens work with each other. They also…
In today’s world, there are problems with safety in sports and it affects significant people. Concussions can change their lives in many ways. It can be life-changing, resulting in problems for them for longer than just a regular concussion recovery. These injuries can cause people much more than just two weeks of recovery. Sports safety is very minimal and could be vastly improved from how it is today.…
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…
To starts off, kids should not be allowed to play competitive sports, because there are many risk on getting many severe injuries like concussions, ankle sprains etc. To support my statement is, “Injuries are caused by repeated actions which apply pressure to a certain group of muscles, joint or area of soft tissue.” My second piece of evidence to support my statement is today’s children athletes are suffering from injuries due to overuse and acute trauma which used to be seen only in adults. (Nsmi, pg 2)…
What are the Benefits of Youth Sports Jackson Garnes Period 7 Dr. Kooiker Composition December 1, 2017 Thesis Statement: What are the benfits of youth sports? Background Benefits of youth sports Problems without youth sports Fixing existing problems III. Benefits of youth sports Physical Benefits Phycological Benefits Social Benefits Edjucational Benefits IV. Problems without youth sports Today children obestety is a growing problem Children not involved are more likley to have drug and alchohal problems Children dont learn life skills V. Fixing Existing problems…
An issue that is hotly debated is if kids should do Youth Competitive Sports. Some think that Youth Competitive Sports are dangerous and kids shouldn’t play them. But others believe that kids should be able to do Youth Competitive Sports. It’s clear overall that we should be able to do Youth Competitive Sports because it teaches them valuable lessons, how to be safe, and have a healthier lifestyle. I will show you why kids should do Youth Competitive Sports and why it is good for them.…
Youth Sports Injuries Every year in the United states there are over 30 million youth athletes participating in organized youth sports, and with this growing number of athletes comes more injuries. “It is estimated that high schoolers account for 2 million injures and children under the age of 14 account for 3.5 million injuries yearly in the United States alone. Every year high schoolers account for 300,000 head injuries of those 90% end up being concussions. Less than half of concussion are reported.” (Stop sports injuries).…
“Competition is a virtue and everybody is so busy competing, they have no time for compassion” (Major Owens). In today’s day and age kids do not have the time to play outside with their friends or play kickball with their neighbors. Instead, they are traveling and spending most of their nights practicing with their club teams. Youth sports have put a strain on kids to the point where the sport has become a job rather than a hobby or passion.…
Participation in sports has become common among children and adults. Youth sports are a fun way for kids under 18 to participate in sports and have fun doing what they love. Some people argue that youth sports teach young athletes the value of teamwork and leadership. Others argue that youth sports have become too intense and competitive. I believe that youth sports have become too intense and competitive because of the increased injuries in young athletes and the attitude of parents and coaches towards the children.…
Loud cheers and shouts make your ears ring as you sprint through the field as fast as a cheetah. The brown leather ball suddenly feels as heavy as a boulder in your hands as you try to avoid getting tackled. Huff! Huff! Your breath is heavy, and the sun’s light bores down onto your back.…
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.…
Children and teens of today's society are getting less exercise and physical activity than ever before. The solution to this epidemic is joining competitive sports, they are not just good for the child’s health they are also good for various other things. Of course, there are risks involved in competitive sports such as getting injured and sometimes seriously injured and competitive sports may get heated and can become all about the winning but they need to take the risk in order to see the many benefits competitive sports have. Competitive sports numerous benefits but here are a few, competitive sports have social benefits.…
The will and want to win is what creates this intensity, but “Winning was just one of 81 determinants that make playing sports enjoyable for children, and it was rated 48th” (Braff). Winning is important, but it should not have the sole and only importance of youth sports. Youth and high school sports programs are too intense because many athletes obtain serious injuries, many athletes obtain overuse injuries not allowing them to participate in their sport , and athletes have too much pressure put on them to succeed and get burnt out in the long run. To begin with, serious injuries such as a torn Anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) and concussions are an epidemic in pro sports, but they are a constant concern with youth sports as well. The large amount of serious youth injuries is alarming, with “more than 1.35 million children last year”…
“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.…