'is it sports meaningful to students in terms of education'?
109062
Yes they are, as are the arts. Sports teach students teamwork, which is an essential employment function.
306273
It bothers the sport players (I WOULD KNOW)! But if you enjoy it, GO FOR IT!! Good luck K!
310811
I was in track in grades 9-12. What I learned was to set goals for myself, then go about achieving them. I learned to do my best, even if I didn't win. I learned about the closeness that having teammates will teach about people.\nI learned how to accept others more. I learned how to accept criticism, and how to bow my will to someone who knows more than I do, i.e., my coach.\nI learned how to cheer on my other teammates in their events, even though we might not see eye-to-eye in other things, sports builds a bond of respect.\n\nMy daughter was in cross-country, and now plays soccer. Her teammates have taught her how to respect others. To root for your teammates, even when they beat you in your event.\nSoccer has taught her how to play in a team; that to win a game is not all about one person, but the whole team needs to get involved to win. She's learned to respect her opponents, even when their opponents win, you respect that.\n\nTo us, high school sports isn't about self-promotion, even though you might get cheered for you efforts. Because your efforts go for the team, and the school your represent.
1140562
At the level of higher education (this section that you posted in), I don't think colleges and universities should be in the practice of "encouraging" student growth beyond the awarding of grades for the work performed. By the time students get to college, they should be prepared to take responsibility for their own learning. Things like pats on the back, gold stars, "recognition" banquets with motivational speakers, etc, are for K-12 students and football players.
566857
Really interesting question.  Thinking about it, sports really do serve as a vehicle to bridge cultural gaps.  By participating in the same leisure activites, it lets people from different cultures realize that maybe they are not too different.  In addition, fans respect great players of the games they follow regardless of where they live or come from; during international events (ie Olympics) or by having international players on local teams, people become more interested in the personal stories of these players and thus more interested/more accepting of other cultures.
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i did a research paper the other day for my sports elective..it was entitled.."BENEFITS OF EXERCISE AND ITS IMPLCATIONS FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE " I got 90% on this paper. In it I had the following sub topics:\n\nIntroduction\nDefinition of Exercise\nBenefits of Physical Exercise\nPreparing the body for Exercise\nIllustration of Stretching Techniques\nTypes of Exercise\ni.Aerobic\nii.Strength\niii.Flexibility\nHealth Implications\nSocial Implications\nWhat are Sports\nClassififcation of Sports\nComparison of Recreational & Competitive Sports \nConclusion\nAppendix\nBibliography
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The ultimate goal of any professional sport is to out play one's opponents and rise above them to become a champion in that field. Competition is the driving force in all sports, by definition of the very word. "Sport" is defined as "physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively", by the American Heritage dictionary.\n\nOften when we hear cliché phrases such as "it doesn't matter if you win or lose; it's how you play the game", it's a way of consoling school-aged children after tough losses, where sports are primarily used as a way to build character and integrity and winning is secondary.
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You know, I have been asking myself that for quite some time; Pep rallies to pep up the team and make the school look good while we miss academic opportunity! I think that the school system wants to make the school appear happy and normal, while having school spirit. I think that they know that academics aren't really going to differ drastically so they focus on sports. If you think about it, everything a school does is to make the faculty look good, such as the TAKS tests and grades in general, as well as attendance, etc.
1058148
Yeah Definatally..\nBecause It is definately a sport.\nWe compete, practice, and get hurt a lot...\nso yeah it should be on the list.
576423
Sports entertainment is different from sports.
969221
I think sports has bad and good quality outcomes.  You can have kids who participate and become violent, competitive and agressive.  On the other hand you can get kids who learn how to work well in groups, encourage others and learn how to fail, as well as learn how to work hard to achieve.
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not really, i have been really sucsessful in a sense of showing more interest in my client, what schools they graduated from? how they starterd their company? how they are dealing with competitors? ect... then the client will see that u are more intersted in helping them and are more likely to do more business with you. Sports knowledge is good but not at the top of most business owners lists..
1100116
Yea, I think it needs to be included..\n\nI think they should have a college sports category, that would cover football, basketball and other college sports\n\nLets make it happen!!
1007938
i would take it to the board of education. phys ed is not pointless, or unimportant, but it should not be part of the honor roll  eligibility system because there are a lot of kids who are not good at sports that should be on the honor roll.
181051
No.  College is about education so you have to attend classes and get a certain grade point average to be on a college football or track team.
689870
No they shouldn't be allowed to play.  By allowing them to play the school, and their parents are telling them that knowledge isn't as important as winning a game.  Although many young people look to sports as a way to physically better themselves or even as a route to college they should not forego bettering themselves academically for the sake of playing.
194561
Talent is a big part of it.  However, its not the only part and maybe not even the most important.  I would say DESIRE is a big one.  Intelligence is, too, or at least understanding the sport and its inner workings.