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way to do this is by encouraging them to play sports. Not only they learn how to compete but they also learn a lot of other necessary life skills. Yet, there is some that say that competition at an early age is not beneficial. For example, Jessica Statsky in her essay “Children Need to Play, Not Compete,” she argues that playing sports…

due to sports injuries in young athletes in 2010” (Merkel, 14) and lately “an increase in sports-related injuries has been observed, with 2.6 million emergency room visits each year for those aged 5–24 years” (Merkel, 11). It is true that injury is a part of competitive sports whether it’s a heavy contact sport such as football or even a sport with little to no player to player contact such as volleyball. However, these numbers will continue to rise if we do not see that our youth sports coaches…

many schools around the country through their sports programs. However, some critics say sports should not be funded by schools. Sports should stay in schools since they are activities that are funded by schools alongside many others and are equally beneficial. Schools should continue to fund sports because they are linked with increasing intelligence, encouraging collaboration, and eliminating stress. A common thought is that some students value sports over education, and therefore, it…

Benefits of Soccer He dribbles down the wing, cuts inside, and fires a shot away. The crowd goes wild as the ball whizzes into the net. The amazing sport of soccer can be breathtaking and beneficial to kids playing it. It is fun and helps to make one stronger and faster, it can help one make new friends, and it can help one develop a hobby to take up time. Playing soccer can help one become a superior athlete. Coaches are one of the main necessities to developing one’s speed and strength.…

There are four distinct attributes that every single champion athlete possesses that put them over the edge in their respective sport and can be carried over into Mixed Martial Arts and other combat sports. Granted, many great athletes possess natural talent which is a gift, but everyone possesses the ability to gain the skills needed to compete at high levels of competition. One skill is mental toughness. Talent along with physical abilities will still only take you so far simply because…

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.…

Is Roid Rage Worth It? Drug use is sports in not a topic that is even remotely secretive. The question of whether or not they should continue to be banned, however, is still disputed. There are obvious explanations as to why athletes use drugs, but none that are practical when put in the perspective of the larger picture. Banned drugs, specifically steroids, are banned for a reason. These drugs should not be legalized in sporting events. One of the most glaring rationalizations for the…

The person may lose the motivation to participate in their sport, especially if losing is a possible outcome. An emotional threat can also make a person feel like they cannot get out of the situation they are in, causing a lack of confidence and an increase in negative emotions such as fear, frustration, or helplessness…

The social construct of youth and high school sports leads to unrealistic expectations on the athlete, parents should never push a child to participate more than they are comfortable because it can lead to depression, physical injury, and sports burnout. Many children starting from a young age are pushed by their parents to participate in sports. According to Shugart (2011), obesity is not as large as an epidemic as the media portrays to the public, and is in fact the latest obesity analysis…

1. Choose an age group to focus on for this assignment, i.e., toddlers (2-4 yrs), children (5-11 yrs), adolescents (12-17 yrs), young adults (18-25 yrs), adults (26-64 yrs), or older adults (65+ yrs). What are the physical activity recommendations for this population? For my assignment, I decided to look at the Children 5-11-year age group. It is recommended for this age group to get at least 60 minutes of daily exercise (Kolen, 2016). It is also recommended that 3 days include vigorous…