The article talked a lot about the hyper masculinity of contact sports, and they argue that this contributes heavily to increased violence and identity. When an athletes' identity is entirely based in their sport, they begin to be shaped by the traits and imposed qualities that their sports hold to be true. For example, football players are seen as incredibly manly, strong, and dominating. These qualities are transferred from the field to the real world, and they can lead to behavior issues. If an athlete feels the need to display his masculinity at all times and get aggressive with anyone that appears to be diminishing or questioning their masculinity, it can lead to an increase in violence. These traits are taught on the field, but they need to be differentiated depending on the circumstance and location.
I like what Aakash said about sports challenging students to achieve a higher standard. In my experience, I have learned how to work extremely hard to achieve a certain standard. Especially in the sport of running, what you put in determines your result. If you log 100 miles a week, you will very likely improve and become more competitive, but if you don't put in effort, your performance will suffer. This dedication spills into other aspects of life and teaches me to be dedicated in what I do. This applies to other sports like football where adding the extra reps and extra weight and film all improves the athletes game. Sports also provide an exciting realm to promote this kind of learning, so it is beneficial to continue using sports for this reason.
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