Persuasive Essay About Sports

In my three years of being a student at Mukwonago High School, I have gone to every football game, volleyball game, soccer game, basketball game, baseball game, tennis match, the list could go on. However, after hearing about the proposal to eliminate sports from our high school, I came to a heartbreaking realization that these magnificent memories and future memories of mine and for many could be wiped away completely. As tradition at the beginning of varsity football games, we begin with an “I believe that we will win” cheer, but it is more than just the idea of winning that draws so many fans to the stands for every sport. It is the live experience and ability to show pride to your school. It is the wobbling bleachers holding hundreds of students’ weight and the sound of a roaring crowd before your team comes onto the field or court.
It is undeniable that sporting events bring our community together. Local businesses promote their industry through posters and offers, and notable Mukwonago alumni receive recognition for all they have done for our school at Hall of Fame night. By attending these events,
According to research done by Nurse Practitioner program manager, Vicki Greenberg, at the University of Phoenix, while "watching the big game … the body goes through chemical changes that mimic a 'fight or flight' response.” During this, endorphins and adrenaline are released and oxygenation is increased throughout your body. We experience excitement, anxiety, and even physical exertion while cheering, that cause the body to identify stress and lead it pump out hormones and chemicals. As much as you hear the statements that being a part of a sport team makes the athlete feel a sense of belonging, there is a side that the research rarely shows. Rooting for a team helps the fan feel like they are part of group, which helps reduce feelings of isolation and