With the start of the new school year around the corner, we looked at the advantages for the little ones to participate in sports. Sport is a way for children to keep both physically and mentally healthy.
Here are five reasons for children to play sport:
Stay healthy
It helps learners to avoid unwanted illnesses that comes with the fast lifestyle we are living. Sport helps with the development of cardiovascular fitness and increase bone density.
Good fitness level
Due to our fast-paced lifestyles, we tend to eat a lot more junk food, which leads to obesity at an early age. To avoid this, children can play sport to keep fit and slim.
Develop leadership skills
In sport, it is sometimes required for a learner not to only be a player but to be a leader. With the knowledge of having to lead the team, it will help them become better decision-makers.
Positive mentoring
As with anything in life, we aim to make a success from it sport is no exception to the rule. With parents, coaches and fellow players always encouraging you to do your best, it will start to encourage you to adopt a positive mindset with other aspects of your life as well.
Boost emotional fitness
Physical activities like sport help to clear the mind and create happiness. Sport helps learners to keep up physical and emotional wellness which will help with other aspects as well.
Source: www.theasianschool.net
