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    Coaches should be required to give equal playing time to kids 13 and under because studies have shown that “70% of children are dropping out of organized sports by the age of 13” (Sullivan). There are multiple reasons for why this is happening. The kids could be finding new things that interest them more for example, but one of the reasons is because they’re sitting the bench, not getting playing time. A reason for the coach benching them is because they might be underdeveloped and not the best player

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    Through the play of sport, in the films Invictus and Australian Rules, directed by Clint Eastwood (2009) and Paul Goldman (2002) respectively, characters are built as well as revealed throughout the course of the film. Character can be built through sport, by working hard, engaging with others, learning, and instilling correct behaviour attitudes over time. Equally, character can be revealed through sport, as it helps your true colours arise in pressure-packed situations. Character can be revealed when

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    One benefit to having sports in school is that it helps you to develop traits not developed in classroom such as determination. Athletes learn this trait by working hard in the sports that they play in. For example athletes have to build up their stamina by doing a lot of cardio, like running. Most Athletes also have to build muscle by lifting weights. Athlete also have to do drills in their sports to get better technique. All these things requires the athlete to put effort in to complete these tasks

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    play at least one sport a year. I believe that because kids today are so occupied on their phone, and other apps that they do not go outside and play. So you’re probably thinking why should kids play a sport well i’m here to tell you why. They should play all least one sport a year so they can actually go and get some exercise instead of being on their phones texting, or play a dumb game. I also think that all students should play at least one sport because it will help build character that would help

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    Title: Most Expensive kid’s sports Parents allow their children to join sports irrespective of the cost it incurs on their budget for the reason that the sports have paybacks that are tough to accomplish elsewhere in life. Even if it remains the most expensive kids sport, it still builds the character and morals. Choosing one sport at a time can reduce the overall stress from the children and the parents likely. A sport is mainly expensive owing to its equipment and training costs nonetheless the

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    participation in organized youth sports provide just that. Youth sports participation continues to play a major part in our preparation for a successful career. Numerous studies on youth sports participation have found that sports provide a positive influence on character building in children and young adults. It continues to be an on-going debate on whether ‘sports build or reveal character’ but through literature analysis, it has been shown that sustained participation in youth sports predicts a child’s career

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    n college sports are important for the physical body, finding jobs when done with college and helping learn and practice time management. Practicing sports while in school at any level is beneficial for the body and brain because it release endorphins and allows the body to retain knowledge. Also, companies look college athletes because the balance school work, sports, and a social life and have a great sense of time management. I want to argue that even though college sports are beneficial

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    Sports have had a huge impact on society since the beginning of time. From the ancient Greek and Roman era to the present day, the influence of sports has been enormous. The media has glorified sports and the people who play them tremendously in commercials, television shows, in magazines, and on billboard ads. Sports have become the most watched and advertised program on television. People from all over the world gather together watch these sporting events and the athletes who play them.Many people

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    graduating from the University of Florida with my master’s in Sport Management, my goal is to move back to Atlanta, GA and start a promising career in the sport marketing industry. However, I know that to be successful within a career, I must be aware of both my positive and negative attributes. Thus, my awareness of strengths and weaknesses will better guide me to be better employee and person over all. In my case, I have acquired many character qualities, both positive and negative, from different experiences

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    Do sports have a role in the lives of students? In an article posted by the Atlantic authored by Amanda Ripley on October of 2013 titled "The Case Against High-school Sports", Ripley questions the added value of sports to high schools and its students, outlining that the focus on sports has resulted in poor international test results. The article further used schools in various cities and countries, such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Finland as exemplary examples, stating that at some

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