Impact of Sports Within School

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Impact of High School Sports on Students

The feeling of walking out onto a soccer field before a game is an experience that is difficult to describe with words. At first I feel a sensation of anxiety that is quickly replaced with excitement. Playing for my school, and of course my friends is something that I look forward to every season that fills me with pride. However, when the whistle blows to begin the game all of the emotions I feel are replaced by the drive to win. In this way, soccer acts as an escape from my everyday life as a high school student. This experience is not limited to me but is shared by all student athletes.

High school sports typically play a role in the lives of most students today. Whether a student is an athlete apart of a team, or an enthusiastic fan, school sports encompass a large portion of most schools' student bodies.

Participating in high school sports can greatly benefit the student in a multitude of different ways. Improving fitness and general health, psychologically helping students, and brightening their futures are all benefits that are offered from participating in school sports.

The involvement of physical activity into a students schedule will provide a health improvement for many high schoolers. Any physical activity that a child participates in is proven to improve the fitness and health of that child. School sports provide this improvement within a fun and competitive atmosphere (Chen). Participating in sports with friends creates a fantastic situation for students in which they get both social

Impact of High School Sports on Students

The feeling of walking out onto a soccer field before a game is an experience that is difficult to describe with words. At first I feel a sensation of anxiety...