How to fit in at an athletically inclined school?

[Anonymous]

I'm transferring to a new high school next year and it has a reputation for being very athletically inclined. I don't enjoy sports and have never been good at them. My hand-eye coordination is just awful (it might have to do with the fact that I wear glasses). What should I do? If I were to start working out and participating in more sports during the summer, what would you recommend? Many thanks in advance!

[Hannah591]

My college is very much athletically inclined, there are loads of sports people who think they're perfect.
If you started working out outside of school, how would they know? Honestly, they won't pay much attention to you. If your school has no uniform, then you could wear sports wear occasionally to make it look like you're interested in fitness? Just a pair of leggings and sporty trainers.
All in all, you shouldn't have to change who you are, your fashion or lifestyle to impress others. Even if you're a couch potato, embrace it. It's your choice and your life, don't change it to accommodate others.

[Anonymous]

I'm sure there are many that do not practice sports. Hang out with them. You should work out regardless of playing sports. No point in not being fit.

[CourtJester]

I say tryout some sports and go from there. Soccer/football? Basketball? Swimming? Track/field? How tall and how much do you weigh? And of course, if you work on something... you are bound to be better at it.

[rthomas43]

Not everyone there plays sports. The elite athletes there are just better than other school's top athletes. Just do you, boo.

[amphet11]

This, i went to an all boys high school that was very well known for its sport and little else, and there where lots of students that had nothing to do with sport and/or where very nonathletic.

[Asker]

Thanks for the advice! When I spoke to the administration lady, she told me that the school did 5 hours of sports every week. She also warned me not to reveal to other people that I don't enjoy sports since everyone else is crazy about it! This is what scares me the most -.-

[Anonymous]

Stick with "fitness" sports rather than "skill" sports if your hand-eye coordination isn't great. So do things like yoga, running, maybe dance, etc. Steer clear of tennis, basketball, etc.

[MyNameIsJonas]

Join track. You use your legs.