Why Do Youth Sports Do More Harm Than Good
Amber Green
Section 1
November 10, 2017
Youth Sports
Over 5 million kids and teens participate in sports in any school year. Many people claim that sports do more harm than good, but sports have many positives. Youth sports are helpful. Being that sports are proven to have positive outcomes on kids and teens, help them stay active and away from obesity, and they are a big part of teen’s lives today. Many people see sports are harmful and glamorized - taking attention away from the arts and academics. Studies show that high school athletes suffer about 4.36 per 1,000. However, it’s not the athlete’s fault the sports are glamorized, and most injuries are due to poor coaching and lack of acknowledging of the rules. First, sports are a big part of student’s lives. The article Are High School Sports Good For Kids?, By Daniel Gould stated, “High school sports are an integral part …show more content…
The article, High School, College Football Comes With Risk, by Jeffrey Perkel - R. Dawn Comstock said, “We have an epidemic of obesity in this country, and sports is one of the best ways for kids to incorporate exercise into their lives.” Labella added that “parents can also help their children by ensuring that they maintain good physical conditioning all year-round, re properly coached in techniques such as tacking and falling...”. Last, sports have several positive outcomes on kids and teens involved. The article, Are High School Sports Good For Kids?, by Daniel Gould stated, “Children who participate in sports have increased educational aspirations, closer ties to school and increased occupational aspirations in youth.”. The same author also stated, “...it promotes “participation and sportsmanship” in an effort to “develop good citizens through interscholastic activities which provide equitable opportunities, positive recognition and learning experiences to students while maximizing the achievement of educational
Section 1
November 10, 2017
Youth Sports
Over 5 million kids and teens participate in sports in any school year. Many people claim that sports do more harm than good, but sports have many positives. Youth sports are helpful. Being that sports are proven to have positive outcomes on kids and teens, help them stay active and away from obesity, and they are a big part of teen’s lives today. Many people see sports are harmful and glamorized - taking attention away from the arts and academics. Studies show that high school athletes suffer about 4.36 per 1,000. However, it’s not the athlete’s fault the sports are glamorized, and most injuries are due to poor coaching and lack of acknowledging of the rules. First, sports are a big part of student’s lives. The article Are High School Sports Good For Kids?, By Daniel Gould stated, “High school sports are an integral part …show more content…
The article, High School, College Football Comes With Risk, by Jeffrey Perkel - R. Dawn Comstock said, “We have an epidemic of obesity in this country, and sports is one of the best ways for kids to incorporate exercise into their lives.” Labella added that “parents can also help their children by ensuring that they maintain good physical conditioning all year-round, re properly coached in techniques such as tacking and falling...”. Last, sports have several positive outcomes on kids and teens involved. The article, Are High School Sports Good For Kids?, by Daniel Gould stated, “Children who participate in sports have increased educational aspirations, closer ties to school and increased occupational aspirations in youth.”. The same author also stated, “...it promotes “participation and sportsmanship” in an effort to “develop good citizens through interscholastic activities which provide equitable opportunities, positive recognition and learning experiences to students while maximizing the achievement of educational