text: The Washington Post that said that over 52% of students around the globe between the ages of 10-13 are slightly overweight. If students could choose to play a sport after school then maybe that number could decrease. I personally used to be overweight. I didn't play any sports and I didn't leave the house that often. My school offered an after school basketball program that got me interested in participating in sports. From then on I've done several sports such as swimming, basketball, and football.