In recent years, there has been a momentous shift from an academic-oriented to sports inclusive schooling globally. While some people believe that having physical education as part of the education system is absolutely critical, others oppose this idea. This essay will discuss both sides and provide reasons to explicate the benefits of making sports compulsory in schools.
To begin with, one strong argument among those that believe sports is not as important as academics is that, ultimately the child's performance in academics is what determines a successful career. Today, the competition has risen to alarming levels which have caused those without a formal college or schooling to be left out of the rat race. As a result, many schools stress on developing and honing a student's academic acumen. For example, empirical evidence suggests that parents in India start training their students for competitive exams early-on, which hampers exposure to sports and other extra-curricular activities.
However, there are several arguments in favour of introducing mandatory sports in academic institutions worldwide. Firstly, sports not only allows the children to be physically fit but also wards off possible future health risks due to our contemporary sedentary life. For example, children who do not participate in sports activities are more prone to obesity. In addition, there are numerous examples of successful sports stars who have had limited education but have achieved great success, while pursuing their passion. Consequently, with an increase in literacy, more parents are understanding the impact of sports on the overall development of their child.
To conclude, despite continuing stress on academics in developing nations, most schools are adopting compulsory sports or physical education as part of their academic curriculum. In my opinion, active participation in sports can help students achieve successful careers while pursuing their interests.
In recent years, there has been a momentous shift from an academic-oriented to
sports
inclusive schooling globally. While
some
people
believe that having physical
education
as part of the
education
system is
absolutely
critical, others oppose this
idea
. This essay will discuss both sides and provide reasons to explicate the benefits of making
sports
compulsory in schools.
To
begin
with, one strong argument among those that believe
sports
is not as
important
as
academics
is that,
ultimately
the child's performance in
academics
is what determines a successful career.
Today
, the competition has risen to alarming levels which have caused those without a formal college or schooling to be
left
out of the rat race.
As a result
,
many
schools
stress
on developing and honing a student's
academic
acumen.
For example
, empirical evidence suggests that parents in India
start
training their students for competitive exams early-on, which hampers exposure to
sports
and other extra-curricular activities.
However
, there are several arguments in
favour
of introducing mandatory
sports
in
academic
institutions worldwide.
Firstly
,
sports
not
only
allows
the children to be
physically
fit
but
also
wards off possible future health
risks
due to our contemporary sedentary life.
For example
, children who do not participate in
sports
activities are more prone to obesity.
In addition
, there are numerous examples of successful
sports
stars who have had limited
education
but
have achieved great success, while pursuing their passion.
Consequently
, with an increase in literacy, more parents
are understanding
the impact of
sports
on the
overall
development of their child.
To conclude
, despite continuing
stress
on
academics
in developing nations, most schools are adopting compulsory
sports
or physical
education
as part of their
academic
curriculum. In my opinion, active participation in
sports
can
help
students achieve successful careers while pursuing their interests.