History of sport

They were often whipped to increase their pain tolerance and help them endure the hardships of warfare. Although far more brutal than their Athenian counterparts, they still competed in athletic contests at home and at the Olympics. Their idea of sport was more focused on the preparation of war, but it still extolled values of ideal citizenship such as being fit and not surrendering in the face of…

Children who play sports may have some advantages over those who do not choose to play sports. Specifically competitive youth sports that can help teach important life skills needed. The teamwork that is needed in competitive youth sports helps children interact with others. Competitive youth sports should be played by children to better help develop life skills needed to be successful later on in life. Youth sports can teach life skills that can allow for success. Playing youth sports can…

Who Inspires You? Many different people have favorite sports like baseball, football, basketball, soccer, etc. and everyone is entitled to their own opinions. My favorite sport is basketball and the person that inspires me to do my best on and off the court is the best of all time Michael Jordan. I’ve decided to read the book, “Facing Michael Jordan,” edited by Sean Deveney with Kent McDill to learn more about my role model. Michael Jordan was as my dad would always say, the first on and off the…

Youth sports should give out participation trophy's to a certain extent. At A young age , athletes should get one. An athlete older than 12 should not receive a participation trophy . They should have to earn their reward to show they have accomplish their goal. What if everyone got a reward for doing what they were suppose to it would lose its meaning . Should youth sports give out participation awards absolutely . Youth athletes need to be motivated and giving out participation…

Athletic Sports Studies have shown that people who play sports have better grades. People who play sports get better or the same grades as people who don't (how much is too much). People who play sports will try harder on school work and get better grades. As you know you need good grades to participate in school activities. This will make kids want to have good grades so they can play in their favorite sports. Studies also show that when sports ends Grades seems to drop so more opportunities…

strong attachments to other people or things. Like for instance, loving a sport is a feeling that drives people to make those physical sacrifices. Without those sacrifices the passion and love for that sport is gone. Sacrifices that are made everyday like running, training, weight room, etc. That is what keeps people going, they love the feeling of being better. Being better is what makes people sacrifice their body for the sport they love. However people not only make sacrifices for a thing…

gear on display. Furthering this idea of new sporting notions this ad includes star athletes from a wide range of different sports. Athletes including Mike Trout, Garrett Richards, Misty May-Treanor, the Thompson brothers, Mia Hamm, Andrew Luck, and Anthony Davis, all of whom are established stars in their respective sports or up and coming athletes in their individual sports. It is also important to note that the description for this video is “the longest pick up game ever on the hottest day of…

should play sports Did you know that the percentage of children who played sports dropped by four percent from 2009 to 2014? (source). The participation of sports for children is an important factor in their development. It helps prevent child obesity, it boosts their confidence and teaches them teamwork, and helps them learn crucial skills such as balance, coordination, flexibility, and many more. Also, team sports don't only teach children the specific skills that are needed for that sport;…

competitive sports. Some people say organized sports can build self-esteem. Others argue competitive sports can lower it. Schools shouldn’t support organized sports for young children. Competitive sports can injure undeveloped children, stress kids, and become expensive. One reason schools shouldn’t have competitive sports is that kids are young and can hurt themselves easily or sacrifice other opportunities. Many in the field of sports are young. 60% of boys and 47% of girls are competing on…

opportunity for greatness that determines if they can be considered “the best”. In A Separate Peace by John Knowles, Finny is motivated to be the best in the school through his sports and his ability to charm his way out of difficult situations. Finny motivates himself to be the best athlete in the school through his sports. Gene expresses this motivation when he says, “Even as a Lower Middler Phineas had…