Speech on sports classes in school

Matura dwujęzyczna - maj 2011
Task 4. As a member of a student government body you are worried that young people do not practise enough sport. You have suggested organising extracurricular sports classes in your school. Write a speech which you will give at a students' meeting. In your speech, encourage students to join these classes referring to the following aspects:
health
mental benefits
social life.

Along with the development of modern technologies, people are allowed to be more and more lazy. I am afraid that you do not practise enough sport. I would like to organise extracurricular sports classes available for everyone in our school.
First of all, people who does not practise any sport age faster. The basic method to be healthy is to stay young as long as possible. Physical activity is important to be fit and keep your body in a good condition. What would happen if you missed the bus and had to run a mile not to be late for your class?
Secondly, I strongly agree with the proverb “healthy body, healthy mind”. It is scientifically proven that those who work out regularly learn faster and are more able to take up challenges. And these should be the most important issues for us now. Also, not being fit may lower self-esteem and self-confidence.
Last but not least, I consider sports classes a perfect occasion to meet with friends. Not only will you be able to play team sports with your friends but also you can spend time in a great company. There is nothing better than working out with pleasure.
All in all, I hope that my arguments were enough to convince at least some of you to physical activity so that we could organise extracurricular sports classes in our school. Participating you can boost your health and mental possibilities, not no mention the opportunity to have fun.

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