You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. 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. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.

It is believed that children should play
sports
as it is
neccesary
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necessary
in school life while some people say it is not compulsory. There are valid arguments on both sides, which we will discuss now. On the one hand, people who think sport should be
optional
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subject find that physical activities only act as a waste of the valuable time which scholars’ have for studying. They argue that since
students
are already occupied with their studies
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and the fact that time could be more well spent on academically.
In addition
, they
also
point out that playing
sports
can be dangerous for
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the kid
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kid
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.
For
example
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when children play basketball or football together, it is inevitable that a collision will result in injury.
On the other hand
, it is an undeniable fact that play outside keep young learners fit and stay healthy. Constant running and jumping not only improves their muscle strength but
also
their observation and dexterity.
Students
who play teams are taught to work effectively in a team environment while others who choose to play solo
sports
have the opportunity to develop independence. But whether playing individually or as a team, they all have qualities
such
as agility, stamina, quick thinking, concentration.
This
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qualities have a spillover in academics as well
also
. They are found to
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and resilient
students
.
Furthermore
, people believe
sports
is essential
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out playing games enhance mental health when it can reduce stress and depression.
Moreover
,
sport
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matches can be profitable when selling tickets. In general, it is sensible to conclude that children should
spent
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more time engaging in physical activities since it has numerous benefits
such
as improving physically and mentally, bringing profits. If
sports
are removed from the curriculum,
students
lead a sedentary lifestyle.
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