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    your kid should be playing competitive sports is a highly talked about topic. One reason that parents might not let their kid play these sports is because of injuries and harmful acts caused by the opponent. On the other side parents that do let their kid(s) have the opportunity to play sports and also have the competitive edge. The fact of the matter is that in my opinion kids should not be allowed to play competitive sports. First off, many kids that play sports come up with an injury here or…

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    MLB has attempted to set a level playing field by testing for drug use and suspending those found guilty. I believe it to be a noble effort, but one that is clearly not working. From the lips of Chris Smith, journalist for Forbes Magazine, and self-proclaimed PED’s advocate: “If we really want to level the playing field, it may be time to head in the other direction: legalize performance enhancers.” Chris believes that legalizing the drugs would not only even the playing field, but play would be…

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    Gene doping is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as “the transfer of genes or genetically modified cells into an individual as a potential method for illicitly enhancing athletic performance.” It is is a relatively new method of modifying the human genome for the purpose of increasing athletic performance. Gene doping can be traced back to research presented in the late 1990’s concerning genetic modification of skeletal muscles (Barton-Davis et al., 1998; McPherron et al., 1997). The research…

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    The AFL, the epitome of Australia’s most iconic sport. The AFL (can be known as Aussie rules) has become one of Australia’s most iconic sport of our country on a worldwide scale. But, on a more important note the AFL represents as an important part of our Australian culture and a beneficial part of the upbringing of generation, typically known as generation Z. AFL, is the only major sport to be played in Australia, that was also founded and created in Australia. The AFL, was created in 1858 by a…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    Overbearing Sport Parents

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    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.…

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    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…

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