Are sports good for your health?

Answer 1

Sport is said to be healthy. Healthy is defined as being in a physical, mental and social state of well being. Many do see this as the case, however there are various contradictions to this argument. Especially when you think about all the injuries that are sustained by athletes that are career or even life threatening, and by athletes, this could be anyone from a child having a kick around to a professional in a competitive environment.

The pressure as well that is on athletes within the professional game is huge and this can often lead to drug abuse as they feel they need to perform to a higher standard to secure bonuses or sponsorship etc.

However it is not just the athletes that sometimes suffer from bad health as a result of sport, spectators can be harmed just as badly, a good example being the Hillsborough tragedy in 1985 where 56 people were killed.

Sport may well be good for your health, but there are many contradicting arguments that have just as high a status as those that debate otherwise.

Answer 2

Good Points:

• You could get somewhere in life and become a famous athlete
• You become very active and fit

Bad Points:

• You could get bad injuries
• There could be unfairness
• The other team may be unsportsmanlike and rude

Answer 3

Sport is ok when you look at the facts.

It's a great way of exercising and keeping fit, but you can get bad injuries and break bones too.

Answer 4

Professional sport is very good because you get to test yourself at the highest level and you get more money for becoming a professional. Win-Win.