High School Sports In high school many kids often choose not to participate in extra curricular activities saying that there pointless or that only a certain type of person would do something like play football, or join the chess club. While this type of thinking may get some people through school and through life, can it really be looked at as being a healthy lifestyle? Today sports have proven to be a healthy outlet for students, in dealing with stress in the classroom at home and among their
Over the past decade, high school students have not been partaking in extracurricular activities. Some believe the reason has mostly to do with the development of easily accessible video games. Those who have previously taken part in a sport in high school have said that more students should take part in sports. Some believe they have strong reasons that students should do sports. These reasons include physical, mental, and life skills, along with some lesser ones. A large amount of the american
been interested in sports or will be at a competitive level, that is how I am and I rather prefer being a good student than a good athlete. That is the reason why we are in school, to be good lambs, but that doesn't mean that I can ignore the importance of sports in many student's lives. Sports are very important in early school life. As a matter of fact, I think that sports play an important development in high school and that is preferable that students are interested in a sport rather than illegal
High school athletics can be an integral part of the development of teenage students to young adults. Team sports teach fundamental values such as sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication, time management, confidence, commitment, and, most importantly, how to win and lose gracefully. These principles positively mold youths and instill life skills that are vital for teenagers to evolve into functioning adults. During my time in high school, activities that influenced my development came from the athletic
Competitive sports play a large role in many high schools. In high school I played every sport; Football, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, I even Wrestled. High school sports over the past couple of years have become increasingly difficult to keep up with due to the vast amount of preparation you’re expected to do. Most recognize that the Pro’s and the NCAA have gone too far with there’s willingness to win. That do whatever it takes to win mentality kills from the game in my opinion
n Addition to this with sports in high school student athletes need to keep up their grades in order to play the sport. Some people may say that when you participate in a sport, it takes away from your studying time and then makes you not as academically inclined as others. I believe that that statement is further from the truth in a recent article written by Daniel H. Bowen and Colin Hitt “High-School Sports Aren 't Killing Academics” from The Atlantic Bowen and Hitt state that “We would expect
High School Sports do More Good then Bad High School sports have been the played and loved by high schoolers for years and isn’t planning on stopping. It’s hard to find a school that doesn’t support or encourage sports to their students. Physical activity and playing for a team prepares young adults for the scary world that they have to join. Some of the ways that sports helps prepare students for this world is by creating good work habits, social skills, and time management skills. Although there
For some people, high school is just a place to make friends and be popular and others use high school to get somewhere in their lives and be successful. Most students gravitate towards popularity and neglect their grades causing them to have problems later on in their adult lives. The real problem with students valuing sports and social status over making good grades and being a good student is the faculty, allowing it to happen by not recognizing other school activities during announcements and
Sports have been a part of the high school culture for a long time now. Some people will argue that sports take away from the academics schools can offer, but sports also have a lot to offer to the average high schooler. There are a lot of benefits sports have to offer including academics, mindset, fitness, and time management. High school sports get a bad reputation from schools that treat them like Odessa treats their football team (Friday Night Lights). Students that participate in after
High school sports are one of American student’s favorite extracurricular activities. High school sports provide a sense of school pride and dedication to the athlete’s school. Many students play in hopes of a college scholarship in their desired sport. Despite the dreams that come with sports the sad truth is that many sport careers end short by some sort of injury. Injuries in high school sports vary from a range of things. High school athletes suffer from damage to the brain, spine, bones, ligaments
their baby girl or boy enter high school, they most likely wants them to focus just on academics and overlook the other activities that the school offers. One of the activities is playing sports. High school encourages the student to take part in sports due to the benefits and it give an extra touch to the college application. It’s required to take at least two years of physical education in high school so might as well join a sports. Playing sports help high school students learn life lessons, make
Should High Schools Offer Sports? A growing concern in the United States is high school sports. Sports can strengthen an individual 's physical, emotional and mental state. In addition, students in high school who play sports are oftentimes more likely to focus in class better, and for a longer periods of time. Furthermore, they work better in groups and generally have greater grade point averages than students who do not play sports (Psychological). High school sports should not be forced onto
Sports are a crucial part of an individual 's character. Counter arguments made against having sports at schools are getting more and more public. The arguments make people, think again about having students play sports. Sports are useful because they give players skills they can use on and off the field: strength, leadership, and confidence. Playing a school sport enables you to bond with your teammates, making lifelong friends. Sports are fun and thrilling; they help kids get into shape. For
“High school students involvement in high school sports is on the rise for the 16th year in a row,” according to The National Federation of State High School Associations. I myself participate in two sports in high school right now and they are basketball and football. I have played both of these sports even before playing them in high school. Being involved in high school sports is only going to benefit you. You will improve your overall health by going out for a sport in high school. Going
Save High School Sports For years, sports have been a part of American high schools. They have been a source of school pride and give people a connection to their school. They break up the otherwise mundane routine of going to class and doing schoolwork. In recent years there has been a huge push by researchers, educators, politicians, and parents to figures out why America’s schools are constantly falling behind other countries in crucial test subjects. One of the latest reasons to blame for the
Imagine getting to Buffalo Grove High school and they tell you that the sport you have been anxiously awaiting to play has been abolished. You would probably be upset, outraged, and confused. There are many instances where high school sports cause injury to players how ever, there are more pros to high school sports than cons. For example sports help improve the health of players, contribute to student athletes receiving better grades, and helps with the students social lives. Some states are thinking
It was May of my senior year in high school. I just finished up my high school sports career and I was wondering what was in store for me next. With summer coming up and playing sports all my life I’m extremely active, so one of my buddies and I decided we were going to look for a summer job. We really had no idea what we wanted to do, because we’ve both never had a job before. About a week later we see flyers around the high school about a summer job delivering Coca-Cola. We thought “why not”
about sports injuries in younger athletes are on the rise the past years and the rate just keep increasing and nothing is being done about the issue. High school athletes account for an estimated two million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each year. More than 3.5 million kids under age 14 receive medical treatment for sports injuries each year [Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America]. There are a lot of different ways of getting injured during sports. The most
Extracurriculars: An Analysis of Sports and Academics Most students in a high school setting are likely to say that sports and academics are the most important aspects in the school. A variety of students participate in sports throughout the school year. In fact, some students are physically active year-round playing up to three or four sports. How would a two to three hour practice every night throughout the year affect a student's education? Components of sports with learning can hinder a student's
decide if I wanted to play high school or club. As athletes we put many hours into something we love doing, but has there ever been a point in which you thought it was time to give up? Like Martin Luther king Jr. Once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Although goals