Children and sports: 7 great benefits
Children are active and their abundance of energy can be to their advantage when channeled in the right direction. Sports, if balanced with other activities, can equip children with life skills that will benefit them into adulthood.
Enjoyment
Sports offer a healthy way to spend time with peers and get to know them better. Competition brings boys and girls from all backgrounds together to have fun.
Concentration
Learning the strategic elements of a game enhances concentration and analytical skills.
Character Building
Increases confidence and self–respect.
Developing an “on field personality” can help children learn about themselves.
Physical and mental strength
Develop physical fitness, strength and coordination.
Mental strength is established and improved.
Through sports an attitude of ‘never giving up’ is established which positively impact on the physical and mental well being of a child.
Teamwork
Playing in a team teaches essential social skills like sportsmanship, team spirit and cooperation.
Respect
Respecting their opponents teaches children about healthy conflict.
Competition
Promotes a healthy sense of competition and motivation to achieve.
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