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Sport has always been a big part of my life, what has developed is my interest in how science plays a large role within sport. For a long time I have known this is the career path I want to take, I want to be able to expand my knowledge about how the body adapts to different types of training to help others develop their sporting performance. Learning to train the human body both physically and mentally in order to achieve those extra margins is where my interest lies. While studying Biology I…

Sports - My Life What is a sport? If you look it up in a dictionary it is defined as “An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.” For me sports is so much more than that. Sport is dedication, determination, teamwork and self discipline, for me sports is life. I guess that if asked I would consider myself athletic, I’ve participated in sports for most of my life. I think that the first sport that I ever…

issue of whether or not sports are good for their children. Some parents have considered the word “sports” as being negative because of how they impact their children. They have searched all the negative aspects of sports in order to convince their children that sports are bad. Furthermore, they have provided their kids with graphic images and videos of athletes getting injured in order to create a fear in their kids’ conscience. While some parents are pessimistic towards sports, many parents…

When we think about the word sport, should we think that it’s about physical involvement, athletes, teams, skill, or a goal? However, should it always have a physical activity in it or, does it have to be in the Olympics to be called a sport? Sports should not be thought to be only physical activities, but mind and skill as well. In seeing the training that goes on into any type of sport can be stressful, even in chess, and the effects of stress can exhaust a person, even when they aren’t doing…

Interests like that take time and building up to become successful. Some may say that athletes have too much of a salary. But you're there in the upper level to entertain a specific crowd that interests your hobby. Say that you are to play sports all your childhood, then if you're truly determined to take yourself up a notch then you may become popular on the way. Children may think of themselves becoming famous, rich, and known throughout the world. And they may pursue those dreams,…

Sports provide more than just being an extracurricular activity. Playing sports provides an opportunity to learn about teamwork. Kids can learn to work with many different personalities from teammates to coaches and officials. Every team sport requires it’s members working together in order to be successful. Teamwork is not only important in sports but these skills will be beneficial throughout one’s life and career. Being involved in sports also presents the opportunity to learn time…

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.…

Sports has been an important aspect in aboriginal culture for many years. It dates back all the way back to the beginning when they played lacrosse to settle wars and conflicts between nations. Sports not only settled conflict but was also an integral part to making changes throughout history for the aboriginal culture and inspiring its youth into what it is today. Athletic heroes like Jim Thorpe, Tom Longboat and present athletes Jordin Tootoo and Ted Nolan helped inspire youth of today. By…

Informal player-controlled sports differ from organized adult-controlled sports because of the way player-controlled sports allow people to learn how to organize games, cooperate with peers, form teams, develop rules, and take responsibility for following and enforcing rules. One downside of player-controlled sports is that they do not always learn the strategies of the sport and have trouble managing relationships with adult authority figures. Organized adult controlled sports keep children…

Lacrosse is the best sport to try in the spring or summer because it’s a very engaging activity, it requires a large amount of skill,strength, and cardio. It’s a beautiful sport because I love how it was discovered and the history behind it. I also love the complex rules towards the game. Finally I love interacting with the different people I meet from playing the game of lacrosse. Last year during my last summer as an 8th grader my friends and I went every where we biked, long-boarded, and ran.…