Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion.

It is considered by many that sport should be an integral part of school curriculum, while others contradict and believe that it should be optional. In my opinion, physical education class can benefit students in several ways,

hence

should be mandatory in schools.

Firstly

, a dedicated time for sports ensures better physical and emotional development of pupils.

This

not only inculcate the habit of exercise in

them but

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them, but

also

teaches them team skills.

For example

, as per a survey published by a leading newspaper in India, whoever had been involved in sports from a very young age had a higher chance of taking up a leadership role in

future

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the future

.

Therefore

, in

this

way, the art of communication and collaboration, along with the need of fitness is well understood by them right from their childhood.

However

, making it compulsory can be stressful for those who are introvert and not good at games.

Moreover

, having to participate in something against their will can adversely affect their mental status, which may result in loss of focus and deteriorating educational performance.

For instance

, it is illegal to force a child to participate in any activity without consent in many European countries for many years now as it may have a detrimental effect on them.

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Therefore, this

this

is one downside which cannot be ignored. In conclusion, according to me, if youngsters are not given an option when it comes to participation in sports, they will be immensely benefitted in many ways.

Additionally

, schools can make an exception for kids who are suffering from

mental health issue

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a mental health issue

mental health issues

and can support them to develop in a different way.