Overall physical activity is of course beneficial to children both physically and mentally. However have you ever considered the benefits that team sports brings to children? There are a number of different transferable skills that children develop through participation in team sports. Below we discuss 6 key benefits:
1. Leadership Skills:
Although requiring a team effort, children are able to develop leadership skills as they begin to recognise their role within the team. They begin to learn that leadership is not all about winning, but being accountable for their actions.
2. Communication Skills
When playing a team sport, communication is key. Children naturally develop better communication skills as they foster relationships with team mates and continually interact with others. The social skill formed through this is invaluable to children and their ability to listen and speak up for themselves when they have an opinion or idea.
3. Time Management
Through sports, children are able to learn about time management and discipline, a crucial transferable skill that will benefit them for the rest of their life as they begin to manage and take on an increasing number of roles and responsibilities.
4. Support System
A team sport offers children a bigger support system. Although family may be their first port of call, children develop strong, lasting relationships that support them when things get a little tough. They are able to blow off some steam and a great alternative for children that may find themselves behaving negatively after a bad day at school.
5. Develops Self-esteem
Developing or learning a new skill is a building block for self-esteem and confidence. Participation in a team sport not only leads to success for individuals but also other members of their team that only serves to magnify self-belief. As well as this, team sports also enables children to confront setbacks whilst being supported by others which encourages them to see such obstacles as a challenge to overcome rather than a negative reflection of themselves.
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