Competitive Sport And Its Effect On Sports

Did you know that their are over 30 million children, adolescents, and adults combined participating in competitive sports. However did you also know that being in a competitive sports can lead to a higher risk of getting injured. Competitive sports is hotly contested because some think competitive sports are positive and they can help you get more fit, and they can help you build other useful skills later in life. However, others argue that competitive sports lead to the most injuries each year, competitive sports can also cause you to lose skills that you need in life, and finally competitive sports can lead to unwanted stress and pressure on the players. I believe that competitive sports are not good because competitive

In “children Need to Play, Not compete,” Jessica Statsky talks about her concerns regarding the issue of the destructive effects of competitive sports on children. This matter needs serious consideration and the parents need to be made aware of it as it has now become a part of our life. Jessica mentions all the various ways these kind of sport are dangerous to children. As they are designed to adult standards in mind they become unfit for kids under 14 years of age. These sports becomes really damaging to a child both mentally as well as physically. Extream physical activities put an unbelievable strain on the developing bodies. The little one gets so blinded by the idea of winning that they are willing to cross very limit which sometimes result in injuries that can have a huge effect till a very long time. Making winning the only target the children loses the sight of other much important lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Jessica talks about how the parents need to stop putting their on dreams and hopes onto the children. It is not fair to them and mostly students quit the sports all together just because they can't handle the pressure. The brutal selection criteria leave tons of

Gambling is a common practice throughout human history, one that appeals to the individual’s desire for gain and offers the thrill of risk or uncertainty. Sports gambling is the “wagering of money or other items of value on the outcome of a sporting event, dependent either wholly or in part on chance” (Thompson, 2008, p. 1). Sports gambling generates billions of dollars annually, with large events like the Super Bowl or World Series alone able to generate wagers in the billions of dollars. This research will explore the arguments of those who oppose sports gambling and those who support it in order to answer the question: Should sports gambling be legalized?

Contests in skill, strength and speed have occupied an important place in every culture throughout the ages. The meaning of the term sport and the effect that sport has on society is always changing. Sports have especially changed in the last two decades and can certainly be evidence by the growing number of labor disputes and court cases involving all sports.

While playing a sport in college, athletes have other multiple costs as well. A survey taken in 1989 of college football players resulted in 31% of players that gambled illegally, but 48% of people knew a player that gambled. Players are giving out team information to gamblers, so they can bet more accurately on the game to win money (Porto). Athletes do not have any extra time for a job, so it is difficult for them to make money. A study shows that this has lead some athletes to gambling, which is illegal by the NCAA. This shows that the student-athletes will do whatever it takes to make some money to help pay for other costs.

Betting on sporting events should be illegal throughout the United States in order to protect citizens from the threats posed by betting and gambling. Barbara Mantel states that “Americans spend billions of dollars a year betting on sports, the vast majority of it illegally through offshore websites, local bookies and office pools” (Mantel). Many Americans are under the impression that betting can earn you a lot of money when in reality it does the exact opposite. Sports betting does not impact just citizens, as athletes and sporting officials have been known to place bets on their events, and even throw matches to ensure bets go their way. Preventing sports betting can make amends to such issues like match-fixing, betting addictions, and illegal online betting websites.

“It’s illegal to bet on college athletics in 49 states,” said former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz, “Why isn’t it in the 50th state as well?” Gambling is an institution that has been a part of people’s lives for many years; recently a new area has attracted attention for betting. College athletics are now an integral piece in gambling and provides a broader scheme for sport betting. The industry is fed by one state out of 50 in which sport gambling is legal. The legalization of college sport gambling in Nevada has created huge controversy in the United States, because of the corruption, such as game rigging and point shaving (Bartlett 53). These problems cause many people to believe that the industry should be completely outlawed.

From the backyard betting between friends to a multi-billion dollar a year industry daily fantasy sports has exploded over the past decade. Millions of people enjoy playing fantasy sports every year. Daily fantasy sports is one of the most effective ways of bringing fans closer to the sports they love; well others use it to make big money. Comedian Jon Oliver Jokes, “Daily fantasy sports combine everything dudes love: sports, money, and a lack of commitment” (Oliver). Many people, like myself, had never heard of fantasy sports until just a few months ago. When sites like FanDuels and DraftKings began getting worldwide media attention, claiming these sites could be considered gambling. In response, lawmakers have been falling over themselves to try and put a leash on this industry. However, lawmakers are having trouble deciding if daily fantasy sports constitute as gambling, or if they are just a skills based game. Many still don’t know what know what daily fantasy sports are or how they are played.

The effectively implement the Sports Wagering policy, a committee comprised of administration for the NCAA, MLB, NHL, NBA and NFL , will each have representation for league offices to assist with the administering and the implementation of goals set forth by the United States government. This committee will be annually to discuss current trends and issues within the sports wagering community and outline ways to ensure the integrity of the policy and the game are protected. An annual report will be submitted for review and approval. This report will include the percentage of athletes who completed the required virtual and social media training, copies of signed affidavits as well as recommendations for future initiatives to

Robert Kiyosaki once said, “Successful people take big risks knowing they might fall hard but they might succeed more than they ever dreamed.” This man is a billionaire that hit the jackpot, while gambling. He now owns eleven different businesses and he is worth over eighty million dollars. If someone could learn how to astute, they could live like him too. The articles, The Legalized Gambling Debate, Sports Betting Should be Legal, and Should Sports Gambling be Legal?, all attribute thought to this suggestion. Gambling is a feasible business as it provides revenue, sponsors education, and inspires gamblers.

Steve Thompson from the Washington Post stated in his article “Long Odds”, “Experts suggest that illegal sports betting in the United States is a $50 billion to $150 billion business, though it’s probably impossible to accurately estimate. According to research by UNLV’s Center for Gaming Research, legal sports betting in Nevada totaled nearly $5 billion last year, led by wagers on football — both college and professional — which accounted for $1.76 billion.” This shows that there is a huge market for underground betting on professional sports but if it were to be legal more people would bet the legal way because then they get clean money and it allows them to bet without a risk of being arrested. Jeff Barker from The Baltimore Sun state “There is an underground market in which people bet online through offshore sites. The American Gaming Association says it is a multibillion-dollar industry that has been unregulated and untaxed. The Super Bowl and March Madness tend to attract huge interest from American customers. ” A multibillion dollar underground market for sports betting is not what we should have in America if we know we could do something to prevent it. Therefore legalizing the betting on professional and college sports would help put a stop to illegal gambling activity that is occuring in

It is all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Many athletes, are being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis that takes control of the body. Others show symptoms of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy causing many to forget love ones. Theses types of diseases are attacking middle age men, who are involved in a sport. Today, sport’s programs just don't put enough care to the player, only to the performance that brings the profit. Any athlete can get a concussion at a game. Games are giving athletes head trauma that affects the brain, causing them to be in danger in the future. Athletes are dying and if changing the rules, even if it changes the game can save lives.

Sporting activities have had major impacts worldwide for quite some time. Within that period of time, various issues have emanated from such activities and had various influences. According to the article written and published by Jamal L. R. on 10th November 2015, racial discrimination on sporting events, as well as the dynamics of the race and sport from 1968 to 2008 is focused on. In his research, Jamal mainly uses content analysis on the happenings, which had major impact especially on the blacks during athletic, and ball games. He mainly analyzes the grievances addressed by other races especially during the games, so as to come up with his research and conclusions.

Sport is an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Nelson Mandela said sport has the power to change the world, and just like many South Africans who see him as a legend and the great man he is, I believe this statement. Sport is a very beautiful and influential phase of entertainment. More and more people in the world follow sports and even more people benefit from it one way or the other.

Sport sociology examines sports as a part of cultural and social life, and adds a different dimension and perspective to the study of sport and exercise. More specifically, sport sociology examines the relationship between sports and society and seeks answers to many issues and questions regarding sport and culture. Sociology of sport poses critical and controversial issues; additionally, sports are considered a microcosm of society, the same social issues that exist in larger society also exist in sport culture. I have chosen eight peer-reviewed Sociological Journals to expand upon the understanding of this topic that I found to be the most relevant and offer diverse yet complete perspectives on sports.