The short answer is, it depends! The world needs both good athletes and good academics, and choosing to emphasize one over the other is a personal choice. However, aspects of both physical activity (sport) and intellectual activity (academics) are imperative to a balanced and healthy life.
There are great health benefits to being sporty, or active, even if you aren't good at it. Physical activity wards off a number of chronic health problems, such as...
The short answer is, it depends! The world needs both good athletes and good academics, and choosing to emphasize one over the other is a personal choice. However, aspects of both physical activity (sport) and intellectual activity (academics) are imperative to a balanced and healthy life.
There are great health benefits to being sporty, or active, even if you aren't good at it. Physical activity wards off a number of chronic health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. It also increases endorphins and blood serotonin levels, which helps with mood elevation. If one chooses to become a professional athlete, the physical demands are intense, but the rewards can be well worth the sacrifice.
The same is true of academia. Even if you choose not to pursue a college education or any schooling beyond high school, the United States requires a certain level of education for its citizens for two major reasons: it is good for the student, and it is good for society. There are some things that everyone should know, like how to read and write, and do basic math. These things (and probably others) are necessary to getting along in the world. Education is good for society as well because it prepares students for the workforce and enables them to live productively. Higher academia can be a fulfilling vocation as well.
Therefore, whether you choose to emphasize sports or academics in your life is a very personal choice, but a minimal level of both activities is necessary for a good life.
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