A : SPORT AS A UNIFIER 1. I believe that sporting events contribute significantly to unifying a nation. Sporting events are a great form of entertainment and attract huge audiences around the world. Spectators either gather at stadiums to watch live events or watch socially on their TV’s. Sports brings out admirable qualities in people such as mutual respect, team play, discipline and fair play. Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black President, used sport as a method to unify the…
Most people think that, overall, sports are a good activity for most children. Taking part in sports has many benefits that help a child to grow and become a good citizen. However, there are some sports which are not so good in other ways. That is because they impact and affect the environment in a negative way. Because of their negative effects on the environment, these sports teach children things that they should not learn such as how to pollute and violent behavior. Children should not be…
Sport have been always the main thing to be focused on in United States, it’s part of each school in United States is an integral part from education. In the articles “Psychological and Social Benefits of Playing True Sport”, and the article “The case against High-school Sports” have different point of view. United States been known as the country number one of all sports, there is no kind of sport that USA doesn’t have. The system in schools by making sports main thing like any kind of…
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…
The dark side of sports is nothing new to the modern society, in the 1960s drug testing for all sports was born. February 1968 at the Olympic Games, was the first time a drug testing was brought to light. Fans and critics saw how the game of sports was slowly changing in various ways that could possibly affect a player's health while playing sports. Growing up playing sports, a child goes through too many pressure that's being thrown at him all angles such as the parents, the coach, and…
Overbearing sport parents are often portrayed as harmful over helpful, but is this really the case? If no one pushes our kids to the limit then how will they succeed? On the other hand, what if our kids are pushed so hard the end up with permanent psychological damage? Both sides agree that it is a crucial part of a child’s development to play in organized sports, but when does enough become enough? In this essay, I will discuss both the harmful and helpful sides of overbearing sport parents.…
Ethical issues in sports Sports in today’s world, is gaining a lot of importance and is attracting a huge fan base. This has also created a lot of controversies about the way sports is being carried out. In order to address these issues and regulate sports, a lot of additions in the form of new rules, policies and regulations are added. Though many stringent laws are framed, implemented and monitored there are always some sorts of issues in the way the sports activities are carried out.…
“Typically, sport is seen to promote psychological well-being, reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, improve physical development, diminish risky behaviors, strengthen communities, and decrease government health expenditure. However, these claims are also linked to the belief that participation in sport is worth pursuing because it cultivates the sort of personal values and moral code that inhibit cheating drug use” (Stewart, B, and Smith, A, C.T, 2008). International athletic association and…
underprivileged and underfunded children in the school system idolize sports and sports stars and aspire to follow in their footsteps. Unfortunately this can lead to said children abandoning all other aspects of their lives and academic careers to chase dreams promoted and promised by coaches who see them as money trains. Coaches for renowned high schools often visit inner city schools looking for untapped potential and promising talent in sports like basketball. However these coaches aren't…
Not all kids like sports. But is it important to try and be active? According to SFIA in 2007 44.7% of teens between the ages 13-17 were active 3 times a week. By 2014 it had dropped down to 39.8%. Some of the benefits that kids get from playing sports are maintaining healthy bones, as well as muscles and joints. It also helps control weight and help reduce fat as well as preventing the development of high blood pressure. I think it’s great for children to play sports because it helps them get…