Barachita, Vanya Danyella V.

11-Darwin

Physical Education and Health 2

Millions of people around the globe play sports. Some play casually; others play
professionally. These activities both provide physical health benefits and room to grow as an
individual. Individual sports develop independency, while group sports develop dependency not
only to the team captain, who’s positive, committed, passionate, and encouraging, but also to the
whole team.

Being an athlete during my junior high school years has taught me a lot of things. As a
volleyball player, I have realized how significant it is to build good relationships with your
teammates. I understood the importance of being united not only during official games but even
during warm-ups, trainings, and practice games. Though misunderstandings may arise, the end
goal should always be working as one. Because of this sport, I learned to lean on to others for my
weaknesses and be dependable on my strengths. I have also become flexible in handling various
situations.

When we compete, it’s easy to feel nervous especially when we’re fighting against a
stronger team. What I like to do to remove the tension and to make sure that I don’t freeze during
the game is to move. My feet should not stay in place to keep the momentum going. After every
game we had good performance in, I like to treat myself to a good McDonald’s meal. Every bite
of my favorite Chicken Fillet Ala King brings joy to my stomach that has probably been
grumbling even before the game.

Throughout my 4 years of being a student-athlete, I have learned a lot of things.

Volleyball taught me how to be flexible and to be dependent and independent at the same time. If
I were to be given a chance to play another sport, it would definitely be archery. The excitement
of shooting the bull’s eye makes me wonder how great it would have been if I did try playing it.
But for now, I’m good.