2006-07-31 18:22:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
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Questions of this magnitude tend to awaken deep thoughts, as well as stir emotions. So, I will tell you that sports is a means to build character and physical strength; that goes well with mental success. This also is the key to success in life, acording to Money Magazine. (May 2002)
2006-08-04 17:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin of China, PhD 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your question is a good one. It is particularly heartbreaking to see a kid with no language skills, no command of math and little ability in any functional area (woodshop, home ec, etc.) who is obsessed with sports and lauded as more valuable than a certified genius because he is capable of sports feats. Keep in mind that at the high school level, the odds that this kid will ever be able to capitalize on his ability are nearly zero. Getting a scholarship does him no good as he can't understand the college-level work, and it's a needle and haystack proposition getting into the pros.
In my opinion the whole high school sports framework should be intramural only and the funding moved into art, music and remedial attention for those who need it.
2006-07-31 18:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know the old saying about all work and no play....well its true. Young people need time during the day to break from academics for their mental, emotional, and physical health. I just wish employers would recognize that it wouldn't hurt there employees to be able to do the same. Can you just see it - making recess at work a labor law. I'd vote for it - how about you.
2006-07-31 20:44:22 · answer #3 · answered by Sonie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need physical education as well as knowledge
2006-07-31 18:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by hatingmsn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋