Drugs in sport

By the day, a growing number of industries are tackling the issues of climate change and the sports industry is no exception. As you may know, Sports Authority Field Game Plan Green, the stadium’s s strategic path toward sustainability, outlines broad goals to promote green products and consider green energy options but little action has been taken to make these goals a reality. By setting measurable goals they will become more clear and achievable. The following recommendations can be…

Sports: To Play or Not to Play It’s 7:30 PM, the lights are on, the team is about to run out of the tunnel, college scouts are everywhere, and the team is playing for the state championship. This is sports excitement at it’s best! Who wouldn’t want to be a part of this football team? Well actually, there are many different reasons why people do and do not play sports. Sports can be a major confidence booster due to the fans and exciting moments. Exercising and the release of endorphins can also…

The roaring crowd, the loud music, the delicious food and, the intensity through the stadium is a feeling that I love. Sports is a major part of my culture, and I am glad I was born into it. My favorite sport is football because I have so many memories throughout all the years. My favorite holiday is Christmas, I enjoy spending time with family and all the holiday traditions we have. Christmas is holiday that my whole family loves and it is apart of my culture. Football has been a…

heerleading, one of the most difficult and exhilarating sports you can participate in or watch on ESPN. I have been cheering basically my whole life being eighteen years old and cheering for nine years. Having been a cheerleader for so long, I always encounter people who do not believe cheerleading is an actual sport. Every time I try and convince someone that it is a sport, they are so one minded and they hardly listen to me and it blows my mind. Second semester, sophomore year of high school…

No one can have too much enthusiasm; the more willing and excited one is to do something, the better they become at doing it. The most enthusiastic people are ones who are in national sports leagues, where they are exposed to the crowds almost every day and have to play at their best level. They must have a certain mindset that makes them seek victory, as it is the ultimate goal and what they are striving for. Less enthusiastic people never complete their goals and are limited to what they can…

has been a debate on whether competitive sports are good or bad for kids. There are always different responses. Some state that competitive sports are bad for kids due to the risk of injury, and the possibility of a kid developing a mindset focused on winning. Others, state that competitive sports are great for kids because of the benifits to your physical health, the life lessons, and the friendships they provide. For me, I believe that competitive sports are great for kids because of the…

school and football can help with that. Football improves school performances and teaches kids lessons. Kim Gorgens, a clinical associate professor in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver stated that, “Organized sports are a learning lab for life.” Kids are taught in football to try their best and to listen to instruction. A study[1] of 2,000 California children showed that twelve-year-olds who take longer than twelve minutes to run a mile have lower…

Imagine you are a seven year old and your on the second grade basketball team. You tried your absolute very best to be excellent all season long and you never gave up when times got rough. Your excited to see all of your hadwork pay off. Then, at your ceremony award, you don’t get a trophy. But all of your other friends recieved trophys. How would you feel if you tried your hardest all season and didn’t get a reward? Although some people may argue that children need to learn that you don’t…

Are high school sports good or bad for kids? Sports are not good for kids, injuries and missing educational goals contribute to making sports bad for kids. However some people might say that sports promote sportsmanship and goal making. Which also helps to support superior citizens. Nonetheless the public is still placing to much importance on winning. Furthermore parents are not focusing on the end goal, furthering their child’s education. “ High school athletes are not merely…

Sports are a great way for kids to have fun, stay fit, improve skills, and make friends. But it's not always fun and games out on the field. Concussions, grades, and financial problems are the major problems in sports. This can lead peer pressure and other problems. First and foremost injuries can be a big problem when football, hockey, and any other sports are played. Concussions, overuse of the body are the main ones. Concussions become a major problem when sports are involved. For example,…