Why kids should play sport

Playing sport provides a range of social, physical and cognitive benefits.provides a social network to meet new friends.

• builds self-confidence and a sense of achievement
• provides bonding and a sense of belonging
• teaches social skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship by showing children how to be supportive, enjoy success, and accept disappointment
• teaches children to compete fairly, balancing competitiveness with teamwork and the need to respect the other side
• reduces boredom which can sometimes lead to anti-social behaviour and activity
• improves physical fitness and stamina
• develops balance, coordination, agility and flexibility
• improves general health and wellbeing
• improves academic performance
• builds concentration, focus and memory. Children must learn to remember and apply rules, plays and strategies, even when they are excited
• teaches self-control, persistence, patience and self-discipline
• builds memory, teaches split-second decision-making and strategic thinking