EDUCATION IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT SPORTS

By Admin – Sunday 15th October, 2017

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In today’s society where unhealthy eating is prevalent, physical activity/sports is crucial to the longevity of ones life. However, a vast majority of people aren’t finding the time to, for the least, a five minute workout, or some just don’t care to. Children of the seventies weren’t exposed to the number of gyms and fitness groups as we do today but somehow they lived a long healthy life. Was it the food? Or was it that indoor activity was non-existent? It is a well-known fact that children of the seventies were penalized for too much outdoor play. Today, children are penalized by being asked to get out the house. The growing popularity of computer, video games and television makes the children of today very inactive in their lifestyles.

The time spent on these things can be spent doing some physical activities. Sports and physical activity is an afterthought for most in today’s society. It is the last resort for most but often times it’s a little too late. I am sure we all would have heard of stories of a sudden death of a young person and asked how? The importance of sports in the life of a young student is invaluable and goes much further than the basic answer that “it keeps kids off the streets.” It does in fact keep kids off the streets, but it also instils lessons that are essential in the life of a student athlete.

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Where else can a young, impressionable youth learn values like discipline, responsibility, self-confidence, sacrifice, and accountability? Hence sports education is very much essential for today’s youthful generation. Running, walking and talking throughout the day make the children physically active. In our schools today, especially primary, students have the option of participating in sports when I think it should be mandatory. Parents are more focused on academics. Sports infrastructure in villages are being developed everywhere to have great value in life of people.

Here are a few other great benefits to participation in team sports:

Builds confidence.When playing a sport, children have the opportunity to show their skills, gain greater self-awareness, and enjoy an activity that they love the most.
Provides consistent exercise.Most kids have too much screen time and not enough hands-on activity. Team sports commits your child to regular exercise, which helps boost immunity and contributes to overall physical health.
Develops relationships. Children build friendships with other children and their coaches, which is a great way for your child to expand their social skills and understand expectations.
Contributes to stronger academics. Children who play team sports are more apt to stronger academic achievement. Through sports, kids learn the importance of time management and discipline.
Helps put winning into perspective. This can be a real sore subject for some kids. Participating in team sports gives kids the opportunity to gain an understanding of both winning and losing, as well as to recognize the value of every teammates’ abilities in contributing toward a shared goal.
Teaches respect. In team sports, children learn to respect other authoritative figures, such as coaches, referees and umpires, as well as their peers.
Encourages family involvement. Your child is not the only one who will benefit from participation in team sports. Moms, dads and siblings can practice plays, attend games and cheer each other on, providing a bonding opportunity for the whole family. Head on over to my blog to check out some tips on how to stay organized on game days.