Large numbers of schools around the world, but particularly in the U.S., give students the chance to partake in team sports after school, but this may not be as healthy for children as we thought. Since this may cause unfavorable effects, districts should eliminate after school sports to cut costs, make time for other academic activities, and eradicate the low grade average they are causing.
Many may feel it is a wonderful idea for kids to play sports, but being involved in after school athletics may not be so great after all. According to an article by Amanda Ripley, sports can cost schools a great deal of money, up to $150,00 a year and by eradicating these sports, schools can save thousands of dollars (10). To provide after school sports,
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In Ripley’s article, she tells about the grade difference before and after sports were abolished at Premont High, her data shows that after the school canceled athletics, “80 percent of students passed their classes, compared with 50 percent the previous fall (10).” After Premont eradicated sports, the district had lots of work to do, but soon, as Ripley stated, “the students will feel the kind of pride in their academics that they once felt in their sports teams (10).” This data shows that by annihilating physical activities, taking place after class, schools will witness an amazing change in the overall grade average. On account of the fact that sports are causing academic failure, schools should put an end to after class athletics.
The preceding information shows that sports can be good for kids, but they can also have a negative outcome that can include low grade averages, and lack of needed time and money. Nonetheless, school sports take quite a toll on schools and even students, though they seem to have an innocent nature. Therefore, districts should expunge sports, regarding the well-being of the school and it’s