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The right school sport

Schools in the USA often have good sports facilities. You are expected to choose a school sport.
Scholen in de Verenigde Staten hebben vaak goede sportfaciliteiten. Er wordt van je verwacht dat je een schoolsport kiest.

You are going to read a text about choosing a school sport.
Je gaat een tekst lezen over het kiezen van een schoolsport.

How Do I Choose the Right School Sport?

Sports are a great way to stay active, make friends, and be involved in something besides school work. Some people know exactly which sports to play in high school. For others, it’s a tough decision.

Sports are meant to be fun. If there’s a sport you enjoy but you aren't sure if you can make the team, try out anyway. You won’t know unless you give it a try. And some sports, like cross-country and track for example, often let people participate even if they aren’t ready to compete in meets, matches, or games.

What if I Don’t Like Organized Sports?

You know yourself best. Sports might not be your thing — and that’s fine. There are many non-sports activities that can help keep you fit and having fun.

You might already have an exercise routine or activity you like to do in your free time. But if you're looking for something to keep you busy and let you blow off steam, try some of these:

Rock climbing. Did you love climbing trees and walls when you were younger? Rock climbing offers one of the best all-around workouts. As a rock climber, you work your hands, arms, shoulders, back, stomach, legs, and feet — all at once!

Take a hike (or bike). Hiking and trail biking are great ways to learn about nature while still getting your heart rate up. Even if you're just going to a local trail, bring at least one other person along in case something happens. If you're going for an intense multi-day hike, you should bring someone who is experienced and trained in hiking.

Water activities. The water is the perfect place to find new challenges. There are plenty of water activities for all levels of skill and energy. Besides swimming, try canoeing, kayaking, fishing, rowing, sailing, wakeboarding, water skiing, windsurfing, and, if you're feeling particularly daring, surfing.

[Bron: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/find-sports.html#catsports-basics]

 

Do the exercise.
Maak de oefening.