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No.
The same is true of almost any question that starts “Can nerds as a group...”
It's not like there is a National Council of Nerds coordinating nerd doctrine.
> Athletics promote physical fitness,
Generally, that's fairly obvious.
> working together as a team,
Less true; team sports (like any team activity) does that, but athletics doesn't consist exclusively of team sports.
> and are at their roots generally enjoyable to those who choose to play them.
Most activities are enjoyable to those who choose to participate, because otherwise people wouldn't choose to participate.
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No.
The same is true of almost any question that starts “Can nerds as a group...”
It's not like there is a National Council of Nerds coordinating nerd doctrine.
> Athletics promote physical fitness,
Generally, that's fairly obvious.
> working together as a team,
Less true; team sports (like any team activity) does that, but athletics doesn't consist exclusively of team sports.
> and are at their roots generally enjoyable to those who choose to play them.
Most activities are enjoyable to those who choose to participate, because otherwise people wouldn't choose to participate.