Would you rather be better at academics or athletics? This question’s answer depends on each individual person. The person’s goals, interests, and priorities come into play when debating this topic. Both options have many advantages and offer opportunities in careers and personal growth. While academics can further your education and possible high-paying careers, athletics can further a future of professional sports. But, it is important to understand that a balance between the two is a main contribution to a well-rounded life.
There are many advantages to being stronger at academics than athletics. Excelling in academics can set you up for a solid foundation in the workforce. It opens up doors to a higher education, scholarships, and other opportunities. Pursuing a life of academics can encourage you to contribute to society in a meaningful way and continues to make you more knowledgeable about the world around you.
On the other hand, being better in the athletic field can have its own advantages. It increases your physical health, which is important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing possible diseases. Being more athletic can open up many opportunities for a professional career in sports. Athletes can get good financial rewards and many other perks, while doing something they love
In my opinion, I would rather be stronger in academics versus being stronger in athletics. I believe that being smarter would further me for my future aspirations. I'm not exactly sure what I want to do as a career, but I do know that being better in academics would definitely give me an advantage for my future. This is a very subjective topic and could go both ways depending on the person and what they want for themselves.
Would you rather be more athletic or more academically strong? Why?
Are you planning for your future to be more involved in athletics or academics?
Do you think its better to be smarter or sportier?
Sources
https://sportsmedicineweekly.com/sports/the-positive-impact-of-sport-on-education/
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I think it is better to be more academically strong because being inteligent can take you a lot of places in life. Better academics mean better grades and better grades gets you into a better college if you choose to go. Athletes are also student athletes and student comes first, you need to get good grades to play sports.
I would rather be more academically strong because smarts can stay with you your whole life, whereas with sports, you might get a bad injury or get worse and then you won't be able to continue. My future is more involved with academics but I am still planning to do different sports throughout my future.
I think it is better to be smarter academically because even if you are good athleticly you can't play unless you have good grades. Another reason is not everyone can be athletic because of disabillitys or conditions. Also if you have good grade you are more likely to go to a good college.
I wish I was more athletic because staying fit is good. I think in my future I will need be more smart than sporty. I think being smarter will help you more in the long run but being sportier can help you in the future. You can go to college for how well you do in sports.
I agree, both options have many benefits for peoples' future, depending on what they want to do and what they want to pursue.
I think I would rather be more acedemic because I think I have more of a future with acedemics. Also my family always cares more about acedemics more than acedmedic too. I think is good to be good at both acedemics and athletics though.
If I had to choose, I would be better accademically because it is more versatile for most jobs after school. In my future, I plan to be more involved in academics to find a good job. I also believe that for most people to be stronger academically. I think this because in life you will be able to use problem solving skills, unless you have laborious job.
Personally, I would rather be stronger in acedemics than athletics. At my house, and at Harlan High School, acedemics come before athletics. I believe that is how it should be to keep athletes motivated and working hard to stay away from inneligability. I also believe that most of us only play sports for a small amount of time in our life, but education stays with us forever.
That is a great point. Being better academically will benefit you for your entire life, while being stronger athletically would really only benefit you for a small amount of time.
I if could only pick academic of athletic, I would pick academic. i believe that there are more benifits that come with academic than athletic. For instance, with my eduction, i would be able to help people through my job or business. And, I might make more money than the athletes. yes, if they are really good they make a lot of money, but there are only so many good people. but in a job, you don't have to be the best to make a lot of money. I am planning my future for an education, and not sports.
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