Concussion We have seen it in sports from time to time, the graphic images of head contact that makes one cringe in competitive games and recreational games. Urban dictionary states that a “concussion is a temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head. The term is also used loosely as "the after effects such as confusion of a temporary capacity”. In the movie Head Games directed by Steve James, the documentary follows football players and hockey players. The former professional…
Video games have affected the psychological mind of young children and even adults in many different ways with a new variety of games can change the way children think,learn,act and even feel.Gaming has changed a lot over the years and now more than ever.are more common now that those who play games are way more efficient in academic studies then some who do not play video games but it’s not all good.When some video games can influence children in a very negative way especially, games involving…
tried out for a select club. In that club, I met and played with 5 of my future high school teammates. For this team, being a pretty decent player, I frequently played the entire game. Known for having above-average skills and speed, I made the JV team my freshman year and moved on to Varsity as a junior. I was of proud my role on the team. Soccer was my favorite sport. But about a year ago, I had a huge downfall. My failure didn't have to do with my ability to play soccer though. It was…
of people either watching a professional sport on television or recreation playing. These two sports I have followed from the time my children started playing at the ages of seven. Basketball and baseball though they have numerous similarities, they also contrast. Baseball Differences Baseball is a sport that can be played outside only on a field, which is shaped comparable to a diamond. Weather can be a factor if a game will continue, especially when it rains. Even though there can be many…
was the goofy one out of all my teammates and wasn't shy to have fun. The JV team had an instant bond because of my big personality making everyone comfortable to be themselves. It felt good to be needed and play a big role on the team. I had so much confidence going into every game having the mindset of winning, which we did back to back. Since I was one of the star players, the varsity coach was mean and tough on me. He told me I would never be a good player if I was myself. He felt that I…
Lusher was starting an Academic Games team, and she thought I might enjoy playing. I was more than somewhat hesitant; she was more than somewhat…
soccer and was fairly good at it too. I was a fast runner and great both at chasing the ball and occasionally tricking the other team by kicking it backwards. I lost interest in soccer after a while, only wanting to attend the games instead of practices, and stopped playing. Years later, I attempted to pick it up again. My siblings and I all went to play homeschool soccer, and there were over a hundred kids in different age groups. I was 13 or so, and I was placed in the 13 and up group. This…
different ways. The way I define play is something that that most people do throughout their lives. Play is something that can relieve stress. Play is something that can help define you as a person. Play can be defined in so many ways. Play has a very big role in society. Right when a kid is born their instinct is to play with or touch everything they see so they can learn what to do with it. Another reason why play is so big in today’s society is that it is a social activity in some ways. Most…
In my very first T-ball game I was playing out field, I was 6 years old and it was 2 days before my birthday. My team had a game at game farm park, the ball was hit towards me and I started to run after it, the ball completely missed my glove and hit me directly in the face. Baseball has always been a big part in my culture, same with family tradition. Baseball runs in my family. My Dad played it all throughout highschool and same with both my brothers. My dad was very good at…
football team should have a chance to do that. They will have the time of their lives participating in the game of youth football. Parents should allows their kids to play youth football. Football brings people together and creates an unbreakable connection with your coaches and teammates. It improves kids overall mentally and physically. The safety of the game is becoming better and making the game less dangerous. Football is a great way to develop social skills. Football introduces young…