“Schools are contributing to a culture of violence by offering sports that encourage aggressive game play in the curriculum”
It is clear that sports offered in schools do not encourage and or develop aggressive beliefs due to the other great teachings in the Health and Physical Education curriculum. Such sports include: Rugby, Hockey, Basketball and AFL. The sport of Rugby in particular is referred as a violent sport due to the implications on some, but can be a sport we can take life lessons from, a source of stress relief and a social experience for some. Although some say it is a dangerous sport and should be abolished from the curriculum it is a necessity in children’s lives in this day and age. Therefore, I disagree with the provided statement.
Rugby is a sport that really harvests and develops the passion and drive towards being a parent. It depicts the tale of parenthood and raising a child. The role of a parent is to ‘lead your child’. This is quite similar to the role of a captain on the Rugby field. He must lead the team; he must encourage his team to victory and must overcome any obstacles they may face. Such actions are exhibited in parenting as a child needs a leader, someone to show them the right from the wrong. Furthermore, the art of discipline is another benefit of playing the sport of Rugby. The ideology of being strong and high spirited is essential as children need someone with such skills rather than a parent who is milquetoast and or overly laid back. Commitment is another example that reinforces the fact that Rugby is a necessity in our lives. In an 80 minute Rugby game, the players must play with force and passion to finish and hopefully win the game. When a player is tackled, play is continued and everything in the player’s power must be done to continue to remain possession of the ball. Parents require this quality so they can demonstrate to their child to never give up and keep persisting until you achieve success. They must make sure that when the child does indeed fail at a given point of time, they have the will and determination to get back up and keep running with the intensity he/ she came with. Violence in Rugby overshadows this point and if played within the rules can be a game in which violence in the sport is a minority.
The elements incorporated by the game of Rugby: stamina, mental and physical strength and fitness help release the stress in modern day society. The energy put towards playing such a high intensity sport is extreme and provides children a fresh outlook on life. It can release large amounts of tension and anxiety due and can be a method of reaction from day to day stress. It also de- clutters the brain of thoughts and helps the child see straight in stressful times. Though stress is a common factor in violence, if these elements are combined when playing the game this should not be an issue. (Better Health Channel, Rugby- Health Benefits)
The above text highlights the many reasons why Rugby is a necessity in our school lives. It provides the child the foundation of many important lessons for later in life, helps to relieve stress and helps with the social life of a child. With the correct equipment and the element of sportsmanship from both teams, Rugby is a tremendous addition to the curriculum.
- 2010, 5 Lessons Rugby Taught me,http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/12/09/5-lessons-rugby-taught-me-about-fatherhood/
- Better Health Channel, Rugby- Health Benefits, http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Rugby
- Greek, 2011, Social Benefits of Rugby, http://allbestessays.com/Social-Issues/Social-Benefits-Rugby/1733.html
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