Music vs Sport, a Superflous Rivalary

Music and Sport. Two fundamental parts of anyone’s life. But which is more important? A question which may prove near impossible to answer as the pros and cons of each are weighed. But that may just be the point. For on one hand there is sport, a feat which when undertaken can push an individual to their physical and mental peak. It can also provide an escape from everyday stresses, and allow that individual to pour out these stresses in a positive and productive manner. Yet on the other side of the spectrum there is music, a truly admirable pursuit that can allow anyone to express their creative side, and create an art form that sparks inspiration for not only themselves but countless others among them.

Undertaking a sport encourages and requires top mental and physical performance. It allows people to test their skills in a very friendly and constructive way against others in their chosen field. The fact that most, if not all sports require the undertaker to be fit physically is an obvious benefit in itself. People can live longer, healthier and ultimately more fulfilling lives by means of regular exercise. Not only this, but there is also a positive social aspect to sport which cannot be overlooked. Team sports allow participants to meet a wide range of new people, and learn the invaluable skill of working together to meet a common goal. The benefits of playing a sport can be adeptly summed up by Sue Castle, an Executive Producer of PBS Sports, who said “The evidence supporting sports participation for young people is overwhelming... It has the power to combat everything from racism to low self-image, to the high-school drop-out rate" which illustrates the immense power sports can have to change a young person’s life for the better, to combat everything negative a child’s world, and to give hope for a better life.

A lot of sports also require a great deal of mental approaches, such as the obvious thought strategy required for the game of