All Experiences have different effects on people. In this case the experience that I had was significant. I have been playing and watching football for as long as I can remember. Football has always been a major part of my life, and I always looked up to the Varsity players wanting to be one of them some day. To me football is like a second family (simile. When freshmen football lifting started I decided that was going to work as hard as I could to be my best. So, that is what I did all school year
competitiveness of organized sports that have been popular among many young American children in recent years can have damaging effects on their physical or psychological well-being and proper development. Statsky said an apparent disadvantage of competitive sports is young children’s vulnerability to physical injury. For instance, she mentioned about Professor Tutko’s claim that many contact sports such as tackle football are physically harmful for young children. Besides that, children’s fear of getting hurt
People have been debating whether schools should, or should not have sports programs. Many studies have proven that physical activities in educational institutions improve children’s academic skills. Therefore, public schools should have sports programs because they help kid’s education, help kids stay fit, and are less expensive than club sports. People have discovered that when children are in after school programs, their grades improve and they are able to focus more in school. O’Shei states that
play on a sports team? Not only is it fun, but playing contact sports is an excellent way to exercise, meet new people, and develop physically and emotionally. But along with that is the high injury rate and sometimes toxic pressuring environment. Contact sports are sports where bodily contact is essential in the game. For some people, the injury risk is not worth it. But, team sports are a good way to stay healthy and promote long-term happiness. This raises the question: Are context sports worth the
Should not play Competitive Sports Imagine you are in the middle of your son’s football game. They are winning 14 to 28, in the last quarter. You think the deal is sealed, and your son’s team is going to win. All of a sudden, just before he throws the ball, he is sacked by the opposing team. You can hear the whack from your seat in the stands, and the crowd winces as he goes down. You crane your neck to see if he is alright, and he doesn’t get up. In today’s world, sports are a big part of a country’s
Organized sports are worth the effect in youth programs. The organized youth sports programs have impact on the children's lifestyle. To begin with, Children taking part in sport have benefit the mental and psychological due to the development of physical skills and motor skills. The purpose of youth sports is to create a positive enirvonment for young athletes to grow and develop into great athletes. The youth sports programs train at a young age with the basic rules and proper techniques
Youth Sports Are Too Intense “In the United States, about 20 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports, more than 3.5 million children ages 14 and younger get hurt annually playing sports or participating in recreational activities” (Lucile Parkland Children’s Hospital). Children and their parents are sacraficing much of their time and money with youth sports. With kids starting at such a young age playing such intense sports it is increasing the amount of injuries
Arnav Chamunya Contact Sports Are Not Worth the Risk According to Stanford Children’s Health, 30 million kids play organized sports each year, with 3.5 million of them requiring medical attention each year. Sports have been a favorite pastime since ancient Greece, and many young adults consider their participation in sports as their future career. However, sports, specifically contact sports, are seeing a decline, regardless of the perceived benefits. Contact sports, which involve physical contact
different types of sports that you can name. Like basketball, football, or even baseball. They like these sports because they are fun to play. However, kid’s sporting events can get a little too intense. Sports for the youth are getting a huge number of injuries. Parents and coaches are making kids all tensed up in a single sport. But, others think that this would teach the kid how to physically play that certain sport and push them to get better at that sport. Kids that start sports too early can lead
Youth sports are very popular in today’s society, but there are different opinion on whether or not they are good for kids. Even though some people may not agree, I believe that youth sports do more good than harm to children. Foremost, I believe children who play sports have stronger social skills than other kids. Second, ports are productive hobbies for kids and they learn to spend time wisely. Most importantly, with obesity becoming a problem amongst kids, I think it is important that kids get
Some may think that kids should be allowed to play competitive sports. But others think that children should not be allowed to take part in competitive sports. I'm here to tell you that my research has proved that kids should not be allowed to take part in competitive sports. Kids should not be allowed to take part in competitive sports because first, more than 775,000 children are treated or seen in the emergency room from sports related injuries a year. Another reason is, it can get to be really
The idea of extreme sports has changed drastically over the years, going from skateboarding in the streets to jumping out of planes with nothing but a parachute to soften your landing. These extreme sports have many advantages for kids who participate in it such as health benefits, psychological benefits, and opportunities to participate in a sport they can enjoy individually. The dangers do still exist, but one can become hurt while participating in any sport so those dangers are not relevant,
Generations of men and women have grown up playing and watching the greatest sport the world has ever seen. Football has been around since 1869 that is 149 years. Also youth sports teach young athletes the value of discipline and hard work. Are sports activities for children and teenagers too excessive? Collaborating in sports can help kids broaden bodily capabilities and discover ways to participate as part of a team. Mothers and father and coaches who
a team sport and there is no I in team. My love for the game started when I was young, not even when I was in Magallanes Village yet. My cousins and I started playing the game and even played in leagues during summer, in this research I am going to do, I would like to know more and assess myself, with the good and bad effects of basketball in youths, since I still belong in this category. An article I found about this certain topic is written by Dan Peterson and it is called, "Bad Sports Behavior
adolescents get injured annually due to youth sports. With all the concern over such injuries and negative impacts on kids, there is a controversial debate about banning youth sports. However, despite these risks, the benefits of youth sports outweigh the problems for three main reasons: first, sports promote good habits in youths; second, sports improve the physical health and mental health of children. Finally, although injuries are common in sports, they are generally inevitable and additionally
The Most Brilliant Invention Ever: Sports Sports are competitive activities that improve a person’s physical ability and also serves as entertainment for spectators. Sports have many benefits like longer life, increased energy, and employment and revenue for some. Although some people may agree with Donald R. Vroon’s claim that sports are for the stupid people, his argument is flawed because smart students can be athletes, most athletes are good role models, and universities are higher education
kicked the ball into the goal, Some think competitive sports are bad while others think it’s good. It’s clear that overall competitive sports is a hot topic. It’s clear that the negative overlooks the positive because of 3 main reasons concussions, injuries, and mental reasons. First off sports can cause concussions, nearly 300,000 concussions occur a year. Second nearly 25% of people who get concussions are not given medical assistance. Lastly sports injuries are the most common way of getting a concussion
brings the attention of the readers to a serious issue of competitive sports for children and its disadvantages. According to Jessica Statsky, these kind of competitive sports have a bad impact on the mental and physical health of children. Moreover, the amount of physical pressure the kids are out through is alarmingly dangerous. This physical strain can lead up to injuries that can take a lifetime to heal. The nature of these sports is best suited for adults as they are designed keeping in mind their
Some may argue that parent’s involvement is not always looked at as being positive, substantially on their involvement in youth sports. Most parents do not realize the negative effect that they force onto youth. Parents can be overbearing at sporting events, which can lead to a negative performance from children. An overbearing parent can lead children to become very embarrassed when going to practice, or playing in a game. Having a parent come to ever game and commentate on everything can be overwhelming
Youth Sports: A Predictor of Future Success Everyone wants their kids to start learning at a young age. From reading to them as babies to enrolling them in extensive tutoring starting in grade school. So, why not have the same attitude towards youth sports. (Comparison hook)Many people disagree citing studies of concussions and errors in skeletal development, however, the benefits of youth sports strongly outweigh the detriments due to the mental development that happens during sports and the importance