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National Common Core Standards

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The goal of the National common core standards is to develop students who are career ready and for those going into higher education. It consists of standards and clear understandings` of what students are expected to learn. In order for students to achieve this they not only need to be good in their academics but also have good soft traits like optimism, friendliness and personal attributes that enhance an individual’s interactions. Schools require students to take the core requirements such as english, math, science, and social studies. However, schools tend to overlook an important factor in building a well- rounded person, which is sports. Schools fail to discover the amount of students that joint sports and all the positive ways sports can impact students. …show more content…

How can sports help a student’s performance in school? To be able to play sports in school, students need to maintain their grades, thus motivating learners to do well in school (Harris). In addition, a sport allows a person to come out of their comfort zone to meet new people and build up their self-image. Athletes also experience positive health benefits. Especially at a young age, playing sports can help to reduce diabetes, heart diseases, and other sickness that could be very harmful to students (Morris). Sports is something all students should participate in because of its positive effects. Therefore, schools should require students to join at least one sport. Participating in sports will help students build their academic success, develop character and improve their

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