Team sport

Playing sports competitively at a young age is good for a child’s progression in development and physical shape, as well as, their social and psychological health. Teaching self discipline, building confidence, strengthening commitment and learning the art of teamwork makes competition a necessary step in a child’s growth. Aside from the of the character traits that are acquired from competition, there are also many obvious health benefits of starting children at a younger age in sports,…

Injuries during active play have become more common as sports progress. The world of sports has become more dangerous as sports become more competitive. Should we be worried about what the injuries will come to be? Not just in professional athletes but in children. Now that sports start at such a young age it can add a lot of stress on a growing child's body. The impact on the body can only get worse as it goes if we don’t do anything. Sports injuries in children should be a concern due to the…

youth athletes are being awarded with participation trophies. Youth athletes are getting trophies just for showing up to sports. Is this fair to the athletes that try? Youth athletes should work for their awards so they mean something. The more awards we give , the less value they have to use. Some people may think without trophies kids won't be motivated to do different sports. But do we really want our kids motivated by trophies? Youth athletes should be rewarded for winning and trying their…

underprivileged and underfunded children in the school system idolize sports and sports stars and aspire to follow in their footsteps. Unfortunately this can lead to said children abandoning all other aspects of their lives and academic careers to chase dreams promoted and promised by coaches who see them as money trains. Coaches for renowned high schools often visit inner city schools looking for untapped potential and promising talent in sports like basketball. However these coaches aren't…

But one of the main problems that stops people from playing sports in high school is the scheduling. In high school, students tend to choose much more challenging courses. As result, student athletes have less free time. Most sports hold practice until six in the afternoon, by then it’s tough for students to get work done. This is because when most athletes get home, all they want to do is sleep, as result of grueling practice. Students are often put in a situation where they have to choose…

1. Introduction In the real business world, there are many types of organizational cultures that companies adapt to match with their own strategies and goals. Among all of them, risk-taking culture was found to be most interesting as it seems that fear and performance do not work along with each other so well. It is beneficial for an organization to have all their employees generating innovative and creative ideas at work. However, the organization is also well aware of the fact that it is in…

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…

Annotated Bibliography Altonji, Chris. "Is Dance a Sport? Opposing Perspectives from Dancer and Football Player." The Oracle. FLEXWordPress, 1 Feb. 2013. Web. 05 Dec. 2016. In this article high school football player Chris Altonji states “Dancing, however, passes this one. Every time I see Poms or De La Cru perform, I am extremely impressed by their flexibility and coordination. Dancers clearly have to go through strenuous practices to be able to pull off those performances. But that’s…

Scenario in sport influenced by psychological factors Sports Psychology Assignment 1 Samuel M C H Shum There are a many factors that can be attributed with the success or the failure of an athlete during a sporting event. One of the most common argument that supports the success or failure of the athlete is the being the natural or nuchter theory. The theory argues what has a greater impact upon an individual's upbringing and other factors such as personality and physical…

Sports activities and interests provide many positive opportunities for children. However, they can also cause some problems. Many parents believe that participation in sports will enhance children’s school accomplishments, while others believe that sports get in the way of their children’s achievement. Sports is an important part of a student’s life. It enhances their physical abilities and capacity. I believe that there isn’t too much emphasis placed on sports but it is a significant and…