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Javanni Johnson

Ms. Bradshaw

4th hour

10/27/22

Benefits of High School Sports

Physical education and high school sports are very beneficial during high school. I have

been physically active throughout high school and I can tell you that I feel more motivated right

from the start. Although some sports can be strenuous and staying active can be hard, being

healthy is the main key to having a healthy mindset and also being physically healthy.

Playing more than one sport can give teenagers more opportunities and can also help

them to make new friends. Playing multiple sports in high school gives students a higher chance

of success to go to college for a sport or maybe even professional if they work hard enough

(Maroon and Bailes). High school sports will have tons of scouts looking for new players every

year. Players that are scouted often receive scholarships, which gives more teenagers the ability

to attend college. Tens of millions of student-athletes play at the collegiate level and a little over

2,000 are professionals. If a teenager is an athlete playing multiple sports, it gives them more

practice and helps them with other sports (Maroon and Bailes). This helps teens find more

opportunities and experiences if they have a passion for a sport. High school sports can help you

find strengths with new team members and build relationships with them (Playing more than).

Additionally, being on a team will help teens connect with one another, strengthening their

ability to work together.

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High school sports positively impacts teenagers' social lives as well. High school sports

can also stop hazing problems for kids that are being bullied (Physical Education). Hazing

incidents can be very serious and being involved with physical activity can help you get past

that. Also, high school sports can help teens build self-worth by using their abilities on the field

(Physical Education). This helps teenagers build self-awareness and motivates teens to build

their self-worth. In addition, High School coaches teach younger kids that are playing sports to

be good role models for what they represent on and off the field (Maroon and Bailes). If a teen is

a better role model for themselves and for others, it helps to build character and make them

overall better people.

High school sports can be more effective than most think. There has been an increase in

overweight children in the U.S. and one of the reasons is the lack of physical education

(Athletics in Schools). Schools in certain states have been lacking in physical education and have

an increase in overweight children. Another reason being in shape benefits teens, is being

physically active can help in heavy-duty jobs or needed to be mobile (athletic in schools). Not

everyone wants to participate in a sport after high school but physical activity can help with

simple jobs if needed. Playing a sport in high school will help teens avoid minor and life-risking

health problems (Maroon and Bailes). Sports keep teenagers active and reduce the risk of any

kind of real health problems.

In conclusion, physical education and high school sports are very beneficial during high

school. In addition, knowing the benefits of high school sports is very helpful because it teaches

students how to be a role model for themselves and others, help students stay physically and

mentally healthy, and make the high school experience more enjoyable.
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