Sport essay questions for IELTS

Despite a variety of sport facilities and gyms, people are less fit nowadays than ever before.

What do you think are the main causes of this problem?

What solutions can you suggest?

Some people say that due to the growing number of unfit and overweight people sport should be made compulsory in all educational establishments. Others claim that only voluntary decision to do sport helps people to be fit, but compulsory physical education embarrasses and turns away students who don't like sport.

Give your opinion and support it with relevant examples.

A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents' pressure. Do you think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports?

Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Children engaged in sport are often overloaded with physical activity or get serious traumas.

What are the main reasons of this? What solutions can you suggest?