Sid’s Spot: Moderation of Sports: Necessary for the Well-Being of Students

SIDNEY AUNG
Sports Editor

Sports can play a dynamic role in a student’s educational experience and can provide them with lifelong skills that cannot be taught in the classroom. It is safe to say that sports are and always have been a promoted and necessary part of school culture. However, too much of a good thing can consequently turn it into a bad thing.
When students focus heavily on sports, they become sidetracked from other important issues pertaining to their lives. Academics is one of these issues, and students often overlook their responsibilities in the classroom to uphold their responsibilities in their respective sport. Time is of the essence, and when all of your time is involved with a sport, you lose the time that needs to be set aside for academic work. With that said, placing too much emphasis on sports has a detrimental effect on a student’s ability to perform well in academics.
The physical rigor of sports at a competitive level can prove to be demanding on a growing student’s body. Practicing and exercising consistently for a reasonable amount of time can really benefit your health, but doing so for an overwhelming amount of time can consequently harm you. Too much strenuous exercise can lead to joint and muscle deficiency as well as many other debilitating conditions. Injury is inevitable and straining yourself by working too hard for your sport can increase your chances of seriously hurting yourself.
Sports are ultimately a great aspect of the experiences you take from school. However, your health and schoolwork are important for the future and should be taken into account when you need to decide what that level of moderation is. Unless you are looking to become a world-class Olympic athlete, a balance between school and sports should be established. Playing sports is in no way a bad endeavor; however, it is crucial to look ahead and decide where your true priorities lie.