Athletics in High School

By: Ethan Schmidt

Athletics have been a big thing in high school for a long time now. Many get involved in high school sports just because they love playing the game, but there are other reasons other people play them. There are significant benefits of extracurricular activities. One is community representation. Students who participate in high school sports learn the benefit of representing their community.

Other reasons to play are fitness and improved athletics. Students who go out for athletics lower their weight and body mass. Students said that they are less likely to participate in unhealthy or risky behavior when they are playing sports. The Department or Education found that students who don't go out for sports in high school are 49% more likely to use drugs. A study found out that students who played sports tended to have a higher GPA than those who don't go out for sports.

Extracurricular activities improve your social relationships, leadership skills, and time management. Students who go out often create close relationships with others on the team. These relationships are beneficial to your mental, emotional, and physical health in your high school years. As you advance through the ranks of a high school team, you learn more leadership skills. You set examples and often provide guidance on and off the field. Practice and games take up a lot of player’s time. Athletes must learn time management skills to get their homework and stuff finished.