Comment: Health benefits of sports

In this section we will give you some points to consider when you comment on the following statement from Text 3:

 “If the alleged health benefits of sports are to be realised, then it needs to be voluntary and enjoyable.” (ll. 82-84).

If you pay close attention to the rest of the text, then you can understand the author’s reluctance to making competitive sports compulsory. He fears that obligation can lead to fear, humiliation and hostility towards sports in general. He also stresses the fact that bullying has become increasing…

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The benefits of competitive sport

The statement makes the reader wonder about the “health benefits” (l. 82) offered by sports. Indeed, sports can develop both the mind and the body, can increas…

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Sports should not be a task

The statement of Matthew Green explains his fear and reluctance towards making competitive sports compu…

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