subject: Extracurricular Activities: A Sound Mind in a Sound Body [print this page] Disadvantages of enormous academic load As it is said, present day technological progress cuts both ways. On the one hand, it makes people's life more comfortable. On the other hand, life becomes easier, and it makes physical activity senseless. For example, most people prefer taking a bus to walking and driving a car to taking a bus. Lack of physical exercises might result in serious diseases. The same goes for students. Sitting in an uncomfortable position during their lectures and class discussion they do harm to their health. For this reason, it is advisable to go in for sports choosing the appropriate extracurricular activity. There is a wide range of various sports clubs and activities suited to every fancy. The importance of keeping fit and going in for sport should not be underestimated. In reality, it is not that easy to allot time to extracurricular activities. Most students complain that they need much time to prepare for their classes. Still, physical activity could even enhance the effectiveness of the learning process stimulating the work of the brains. The proverb says that there is a sound mind in a sound body. Going of a gym after classes would compensate the harmfulness of enormous academic load. Tips for choosing a club 1.Tastes differ, and there is no universal recipe for choosing a club. Some students would enjoy gymnastics, while others prefer weightlifting. One should consider one's interests before making a choice. 2.It is advisable to consult a doctor before choosing a sport club. In some cases certain kinds of physical activities are not recommended. 3.One should attend the club on a regular basis instead of visiting it from time to time. Irregular physical activity would not be beneficial for one's health.
Extracurricular Activities: A Sound Mind in a Sound Body
