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Most people enjoy the precision of sports with its bouncing balls, sought after goals, speed, and mental challenges. People love the team spirit, preparation, and the exciting victories. With all of the clear benefits of sports, there are several additional values that parents may rarely think about.
Sports and physical activities are also an excellent way for children to learn social skills that will have lasting benefits educationally and socially. Sports and physical activities create an excellent opportunity for children to learn social skills and explore many interests and talents. They also meet new friends and enjoy fun and teamwork with other children. The physical activity provides an outlet for energy and builds the body.
Children are at a crucial age for learning how to interact and socialize. Participation in sports creates excellent opportunities for children to interact with peers and adults.
Take a look at these additional benefits of sports and physical activities:
- Sports activities allow opportunities to interact with adults such as coaches, instructors, and officials.
- Children can learn important life skills such as teamwork and communication skills.
- Children can learn good sportsmanship and game strategies. These skills will not only help in school, but throughout life.
- Children learn to celebrate their victories and congratulate opposing teams for their victories, even when it’s difficult.
- Participating in sports helps build self-esteem and confidence. Receiving praise and support from parents and coaches can give children a sense of self-worth and teach them how to accept healthy criticism.
At Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies, we have age-appropriate physical activities for children to enjoy. We know that learning happens beyond the classroom. When children get involved in sports or other physical activities, the benefits are worth the effort.
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