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    good sportsmanship, having the opportunity to be part of a team, and losing builds great character. The first reason why winning is not the only thing because losing gives you the opportunity to learn from your loss and grow from it. Also, losing teaches sportsmanship which is an honorable quality to have. If the athlete is always winning then that quality will never be learned. Losing helps you grow, not only in your sport, but in life as well. A wise man

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    Are Extreme Sports Too Risky? Millions of daring young athletes are treated each year for an injury caused by their participation in extreme sports. The question is… “is it worth the risk?” There are positives to having your kid play extreme sports. However, research shows kids that participate in extreme sports causes a wide variety of problems, for example, solo extreme sports have unique high risks, contact sports cause concussions along with other serious injuries, and the use of steroids

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    Benefits of Sports Nelson Mandela once said “sports have the power to change the world” (Sanchez, 2014). Sports are a major influence on youth development, affecting physical health, mental health, social skills, contributing to academic success, building character, and creating valuable lessons. They can provide opportunities to exercise, spend time with friends and compete in a healthy environment, while also reducing the rates of juvenile arrests, teen pregnancies and school dropouts (Foundation

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    Football should not be done away with in high school because it tends to build character, is good for some of the players’ future, and brings community together. Letting go of football or any other sport in high school would make a great impact on school life. Sports tend to help students be better people, do well on school work and set a good example for others to follow. Players in football teams build character by learning how to work together and experiencing the state of winning or losing

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    Until two weeks ago, sixth graders could be found tossing footballs, running for touchdowns, and working through sports-related conflicts. Recess was a time to play, learn, and exercise. Then, football was banned for being “too dangerous.” Now you’ll find us lounging on the grass and wishing for something to fill our time with. What adults at M.S. 293 need to understand is that football is not dangerous. In fact, it is great for kids. Football is a good source of exercise, is a game that everyone

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    more important to you: having your child participate in a sport and gain lifelong skills and become healthier, or watch from the sidelines just to avoid a possible injury? I’m sure that the answer is pretty obvious, option one. Sports (as we used to know it) was fun, healthy and something everyone was excited to sign up for. Now, it is being put under the bus for being ‘dangerous’ and ‘degrading’. Many people say that competitive sports have a high risk of injury and negative impact on self esteem

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    Pro Sports I believe that sports are helpful to young people. Sports can play a meaningful role in a young person's youth and throughout their life. Whether that be building their physical health or relationships with others. I'm sure you can all recall a fun time playing sports back in school. Maybe for gym class, or varsity! Let me attest to you why sports are an immense benefit. Sports add structure and direction of physical activity. In order to keep fit and healthy, its recommended that you

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    My entire life I have played on numerous travel teams for different sports. I vaguely remember the countless hours spent at practice for these teams, more than an actual school team. I also remember the amount of money put into it, sometimes giving up my social life to play on the weekends, missing church on Sunday’s, and even missing school for a big tournament; travel teams have played a huge role in my life. That’s just it; there are an immense amount of kids that have given up many things in

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    with the boys. I longed for something to challenge me and put my athletic skills to the test. So, when my parents asked me whether I wanted to try fencing, I agreed. In the beginning, fencing was just something to help me exercise and stay fit, a sport to keep me away from electronics. However, it later became a huge part of my life. The reason why I like fencing so much is simply because it’s fun. The action and thrill during a bout, cheering

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    Citizenship In Sports

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    Sports participation with today’s youth is universal in society. It is important to understand the conditions youth engage in organized sports promotes development and character. Today’s youth are unruly and unforgiving, but if they participated in organized sports they would be productive citizens, develop bonds with coaches and players to gain the key attributes in life like discipline, sacrifice, integrity and responsibility. The PGA is working towards to help with youth and get their attention

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