Why your child should be doing sports at school?

"Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose-it teaches you about life" ~Billie Jean King

Though the outcome may not be as dramatic as Billie Jean King made it sound, he may have gotten the gist right! Sports do have some vital benefits for children at school, in terms of teaching them about the importance of winning, losing and other important aspects of life.

Although schools and parents do not highlight the importance of good sporting opportunities that need to be provided to students, most schools are working to provide state of the art sporting facilities for their students in an attempt to give them the best experiences. American schools in Dubai have set up playgrounds and courts in order to facilitate children's sport while at school.

The following article talks about why participation in sports is vital for your child:

Enhances social skills

Students who are involved in sports socialize with individuals from diverse backgrounds and age groups. On the one hand they may be communicating with their peers, and on the other hand, they may be communicating with adults.

Organized sports have a culture of effective communication with peers. Integration into this environment may allow a student to settle into the academic atmosphere and may contribute towards an improvement in their performance.

Promotes Psychological wellness

Experts suggest that students who are involved in sports at school have reduced signs of anxiety and depression. Owing to the nature of sports, self-esteem and school performance both may face a boost if children are encouraged to participate in sporting activities

Promotes Physical well being

Physical activity remains important for children and adult to keep them healthy and strong. Diseases like obesity, which are prevalent in most school children, may be avoided but providing children enough time in the playgrounds. Being involved in physical exercise and activities may help combat anxiety and stress.

Teaches team building skills

Sports at schools are an ideal way to learn team building skills. Along with the physical activity they’re performing, they learn what part they play best, leader or follower. Regardless of the part, they play best m they learn to work together with other team members in order to achieve goals.

The children can use the skills they learn during sports and implement these skills in the classroom when working together on projects and other extracurricular.

Promotes self-confidence

If your child has always been the shy kid in class, sports at school may help them break out of their shell. Due to the competitive nature of sports, children, and otherwise shy may learn to be more confident in everyday dealings.

As these children see themselves succeeding at sports, they develop the determination to do better and self-confidence that with a little effort they may be able to excel at the task at hand.