text: Extra credit is a great effect of playing sports. It helps you get into certain schools that are tough to be accepted in to. High school specialty programs are tough to be accepted in to but playing sports can help. Also, playing sports looks great on any college resame. Teachers could also have an interest in the sports you play. They might be impressed and agree to have you as a student in their class. It could also be pleasing knowing that sports help you sleep better to be better focused on classwork.