Sport is an important learning environment for children.  Being good at sports is a strong social asset. Physical activity stimulates growth and leads to improved physical and emotional health. Exercise is also known to relieve stress.

Sports gives children more than just physical well-being, it contributes to their development both psychologically and socially. Help builds strength of character, hard work ethic, commitment, team work.

Children who are competent at sports are more easily accepted by children of their own age, and are more likely to be team captains or group leaders. Such children usually have better social skills.

“Sport can affect a child’s development of self-esteem and self-worth,” explains sport psychologist Dr. Glyn Roberts. “It is also within sport that peer status and peer acceptance is established and developed.”

The 3 P’s in sports: 'Practice, Patience, and Persistence' are very important life's  skills.

Whether it’s getting up very early in the morning for practice, doing the drills repeatedly. Understanding what it means to be a good team player can greatly benefit the children in school as well as in the real world.

Children develop physical skills, make friends, learn to play fair and have fun.  They learn how to work as a team, support each other and appreciate every member’s contributions.

Sports boost children's confidence and instill a sense of goodwill and determination in children. Parents should take an active role in helping your children develop good sportsmanship, sharing in wins and defeats. 

Being actively involved and talking to them about what has happened helps them develop skills and capacities for success in life.  It is also a good opportunity for parents and children to bond.

To help children get the most out of sports, parents should...

* provide emotional support and positive feedback, 

* attend your children' sports day and talking about them afterward, 

* have realistic expectations for your children

* support your children' involvements 

* encourage your children to talk about their experiences 

* help your children handle disappointments and losing

* modeling respectful spectator behaviour. 

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