There are many reasons why schools and students should stick with competitive sports. One reason why you should stick with competitive sports is it helps with your academic growth. Scientists at the University of Illinois gave 20 kids the same test. 10 were athletes, and 10 were non-athletes. The 10 athletes scored better on the test and had a better overall test score than the non-athletes.So if students that are playing sports are doing better in school why would they take away sports at schools in the first place? Studies show …show more content…
Competitive sports make you more disciplined mentally, which means it's easier for you to sit down and do activities for a long period of time. Things like making a puzzle, doing your homework or reading a book.Clearly it is beneficial to all kids to be able to be focused for long periods of time. Sports can also help a person be less depressed and be more engaged with others. Competitive team sports help kids to be more social and show good sportsmanship. Students athletes are more likely to make friends when they participate in competitive team sports. .Clearly making friends at young age helps you throughout life . Also if you stick to sports you're usually too busy and too involved in your sport to get involved with drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol are illegal if you are under age, and they can shortan your lifespan by weakening your body and your body may shut