RJA #9a

Thesis

Research Question:

Do athletes who actively participate in competitive sports have a higher risk of suffering from an eating disorder?

Precise Claim:

Athletes who are involved in competitive sports, such as, wrestling, gymnastics, figure skating, etc., are at a higher risk for an eating disorder.

Reasons/Blueprint:

• Competitive sports apply added stress into the athlete's daily lives (more than an average non-athlete) through the pressures to win.
• Characteristics that make for a good athlete can also be personality traits of an eating disorder.

Complete Thesis Statement:

Athletes who actively participate in a competitive sport have an increased chance of suffering from an eating disorder because of the compiled stress placed on their lives from sport practices, demands, and the pressure to win.