Sports day! These two words can inspire both joy and terror in the hearts of students everywhere. For many, sports day can be a great day of fun and the chance to bag a prize or two.
Today, more and more schools have recognized the importance of exercise. They hope that by making sports days less competitive, children of all abilities will be motivated to take part without fear of losing. Exercise and fitness is important for everyone, no matter how good at sport you are.
However, some people feel that it's important that sport has winners and that learning to lose is just as important as learning how to win. Particularly, on a sports day which is your chance to really prove yourself!
There are lots of people who agree with the idea—parents in particular! According to a 2017 survey by Families Online, 82% of parents say they prefer "traditional" competitive sports days. It's also an opportunity for some children to show off their physical and sporting skills.
People have different ideas about whether it is the winning or the taking part that counts when it comes to school sports days. So, should School Sports Day be competitive or not? We want to know your ideas.
| A. What's the point if no one wins? B. Should sport just be about winning? C. Many of them have "non-competitive" sports days. D. Everyone should be celebrated for trying and playing their part. E. Many adults are worried that their kids can get injured when doing sports. F. For others, it might feel like having to take part in something they aren't good at. G. Many adults feel that children can learn valuable lessons in both winning and losing. |
