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is getting involved in sports that they want to be a part of. They do really well and love the sport they play. The fact that a new crisis is being arose in youth sports has to be ridiculous, right? Well, there is a major crisis that is actually taking youth players off their team. The overuse injuries that have taken the careers of many is pretty major. From the Little League elbow to compartment syndrome, there are some overuse injuries that are pretty common in the sports world. However,…

In the ever changing society in which we live one thing has remained constant over the years, sports. The Super Bowl, World Series, Olympics, and many other sporting events are considered equal to holidays in the eyes of most Americans. Sports provide a safe haven for fans, a shot in the dark that the underdog will win, in the simplest terms a sense of hope. What about the athletes? As fans it is easy to be the one yelling at the television when your favorite wide receiver does not make the…

Seneca Valley School District has been awarded with a great achievement. They received the WPIAL Sportsmanship Award for the first time in school history on the 12th of November. All the sports teams of Seneca Valley showed good sportsmanship during the year of 2014-2015, that’s why they were honored with the award. “The award is a great reflection on student athletes, coaches and the community,” Athletic Director Heather Lewis said “The student’s reaction is that they take pride in what they…

Are Youth Sports Too Intense Many researchers and other people believe youth sports are too intense for kids. Children and young teens when playing a sport are 70-90% more likely of getting injured when playing sports.(Are Youth Sports)Yet 45 million kids play organized and youth sports all across the world(Are Youth Sports). Why do they do it? Are youth sports becoming too intense? Are coaches and parents pushing their children too hard? Kids should play youth sports because they play for fun,…

School sports are commonly mistaken as distractions for the student-athletes. However, sports can help a student develop in their physical and emotional health, socially, and they also help teach students many life lessons. Critics say that sports can be distractions from school and can pull players away from friends they already have. Research indicates that one of the primary benefits of high school sports is physical and emotional health. In the scheme of things there are many long-term…

stared trade routes and we are the second richest country to this day. I love sports, and America does too. We always have been competitive in sports agents other countries. And to respect the flag we recite the national anthem at every game. Many people watch games on their TVs from all over America. I would call myself a sports fan as well. Sometimes I even go to the games, but I mostly watch them on my TV. Sports are definitely a thing that brings America together as…

Teaching games for understanding model (TGFU) is a great way for students to play games and activities in a learning matter. There are many factors that TGFU shows students when playing sports, such as good sportsmanship and encouraging athletes to enjoy their sport. When an athlete is enjoying the sport or activity they are involved in they are more likely to do well and inspire others to play as well too. Created by Bunker and Thorpe at Louborough University in Europe, these two professionals…

A lot of people, such as my friends like very diverse sports. I love to play three different sports that I would usually play all the time. I love football, hockey, and most of all I adulate and will always love basketball. I play football and hockey with my friends at school all the time when I am at my second period, which is P.E. The only sport that I only practice for and play on a team for would me basketball. Basketball has been a something that I relish playing every single time I play. I…

pay their players to attend tournaments. The competitive gaming community is currently known as “eSports,” and it is widely debated as to if competitive gaming should be considered a “true sport.” Some may argue that video gaming does not require physical exertion, but video gaming should be considered a sport because it requires a demanding amount of skill and practice to be successful, and it attracts large crowds of spectators. Video gaming should be considered…

While researching beauty standards in sports, I came across an article. Human Health and Services(1997) proved that “Exercise and sport participation can enhance mental health by offering adolescent girls positive feelings about body image, improved self-esteem, tangible experiences of competency and success, and increased self-confidence. It can also help with academic achievement.” This lead me to wonder how transgenders are affected by sports and if it helps their self esteem at all. This is…