Sports science

Sport related injuries in children and young adults (ages 5-24) account for over 2.6 million visits to the emergency room each year in the United States alone (Goldberg, Moroz, Smith, Ganley, 2007, pg. 265). The increase in sport participation among junior high, high school and college sports, which has led to the rise in injuries, strains for improved rehabilitation and better injury prevention. As the sport world ever changes and the societal demand for more efficient athletes becomes…

Should kids compete in extreme sports was written by lauren tarshis. according to tarshis jet eaton was doing what he loved; jumping and flying through the air on his skateboard. he was trying to master skill called the “nine.” Again and again he whooshed down a 500-foot ramp called the “Mega Ramp” hoping to master the skill, the nine. jett fell and hurt himself. however he didn’t give up skateboarding jett’s father and many other people believe that extreme sports help them find who they…

The main reason for choosing to study Sport and Exercise Science was due to my passion for sport that has developed since my adolescent years. Having a strong interest in this subject is important as it helps to create passion which then helps with the motivation. When you are passionate about something, you are more than likely to enjoy what you do as well as being successful. When commencing this course, my original goals were to become a personal trainer as well as eventually working with the…

According to a study of seven X Game sports, extreme athletes suffered about four million injuries between 2000 and 2011. Some children are attempting extreme sports. Children should not participate in these sports. The article, “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” written by Lauren Tarshis, explains that a young boy nearly dies attempting a trick on his skateboard. The trick is called the “nine”. The trick requires going down a steep ramp, lifting yourself into the air, and spinning two and…

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.…

thrill in extreme sports,but they come at a high price. Kids have become interested in these sports. However, kids shouldn’t do these sports because the rush of adrenaline isn’t worth the risks of injury or death. In the passage “Should Children do Extreme Sports?” by Lauren Tarshis, it states ”According to the study of seven X Games sports, extreme athletes have suffered about four million injuries between 2000 and 2011.” This means that the high risk of injury makes extreme sports very…

When a child gets injured it is really scary. When it occurs in an organized sport that is supposed to be a safety haven for an enjoyable activity then it can be a tragedy. If the proper equipment is utilized then the risk of injuries decreases and safety is improved. Children or teen-agers that get injured while playing an organized sport may benefit from rules and regulations that are designed to protect players. Many of the injuries that can occur are very dangerous, sometimes even…

winning seasons in Belle Plaine High School sports has become more noticeable throughout the past five years. Students have discontinued or transferred to other schools to become more successful within their sport. College recruiters are more likely to recognize the athlete when their school wins noticeably more games. Constantly losing games do not attract athletes. Even though people can be embarrassed because they feel uncoordinated, students should play sports because of the social, health,…

strain. Each athlete has the ability to learn how to prevent any injury, and they shouldn't wait for one to happen to educate themselves. Sports medicine is a crossover from scientific research into medical procedures. With a basic understanding of it athletes can help prevent many injuries from occurring and hopefully prolong the inevitable from happening. Sports medicine is here to help those athletes who have unfortunately injured themselves nurse their injuries back to full health. From the…

According to “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports? “ by Lauren Tarshis, two beneficial factors of extreme sports are that they build discipline and confidence, also like other sports, keep kids healthy and fit. Tarshis shows many examples in the passage of why kids should participate in extreme sports, as well as why they shouldn’t. Kids should participate in extreme sports because there are many benefits and if they have the skill and willingness to confront the risks, then they shouldn’t be held…