Memories are an essential part of what makes us unique. For example, the smell of your dad’s cologne, the taste of your grandma’s cooking, or your first trip with friends. Being able to remember people, places, and experiences shape who we are and give us a sense of self.
Sports are part of these memories. It can be playing on the field, eating ice cream with friends after a match, or cheering on the sides; we can all agree that sports were somehow part of our childhood. Do you remember what was your favorite sport to play as a child? 🏐⛸️🏓🏀⚽🎳
Playing sports is exciting, it improves our overall health, and as a bonus, it also teaches us important life lessons. Kids who play on a youth sports team can enjoy physical and psychological benefits that impact their day-to-day life and come in handy later in their adulthood.
Check out these 5 benefits of playing sports for young students:
1. Staying Active & Healthy🏃
Playing sports can help develop healthy habits to last a lifetime. For example, people who played sports in their childhood are five times more likely to be active adults. Playing sports can also help control body weight, help fight depression, and reduce anxiety symptoms. This is especially important nowadays when many children do not get enough exercise due to video games and social media.
2. Learning Outside Of The Classroom🏅
Many students who play sports gain self-esteem and become more goal-driven. These positive qualities can carry over into the classroom and later on in their careers. Competition is part of the game, but more importantly, kids learn sportsmanship and how to overcome adversity. Being a good sport in athletics and life is key to being a good member of any community.
3. Discipline💪
All sports require commitment, and kids learn to naturally manage their time better. In many schools, students are only allowed to join teams if they are able to maintain good grades, so they start setting priorities without even realizing they are doing it.
4. Team Work Makes The Dream Work💙
Working on a team is a lifelong reality, so teamwork is one of the most important skills for young students to gain. Sports teach children to respect their parents, teachers, and even their opponents. However, most importantly, sports teach kids to work together in order to achieve a particular goal.
5. Confidence Boost😎
“So many people believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. So many people doubted me and motivated me every single day to be who I am. I failed so many times and got back up. I’ve been through the toughest times with my family, but I’m still standing” – Kevin Durant.
Being successful at any sport can help increase self-confidence and a sense of leadership. Through sports, students learn how to better face adversity and build resilience while also providing an excellent opportunity to make new friends and feel part of a community.
By playing sports, your child will not only become stronger physically, but they will also develop their locomotive skills, intellectual capabilities, and most importantly, they will learn how to overcome any obstacles that come their way. Isn’t that what we all need?
At Schola, we can help you identify schools in your area that have excellent Sports Programs and engaging extracurricular activities to fit your child’s unique interests. Start creating new memories and have fun –that’s what sports are all about!
