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This article offers a high-level overview of the benefits of sports in child development and how they can positively impact physical health, mental and emotional health, academic performance, and social skills.
31 sie 2020 · 55 percent of parents believe that sports will benefit their children academically and improve their future careers. 80 percent of parents believe that sports helped their child learn about discipline and dedication, as well as how to get along with others.1 Research supports these beliefs.
In this section, learn more about the benefits of sport and physical activity for youth. Project Play shares the latest participation rates and facts highlighting the challenges in getting and keeping youth playing, as well as the consequences of society failing to do so.
25 sty 2023 · During childhood, most sports increased participation between consecutive age categories. For example, 61% of sports saw an increase from U8-U10, and this figure rose to 72% from U10-U12. In contrast, from U14-U16, 61% of sports observed a decrease in participation.
1 sty 2023 · The benefits of sports participation for youth are significant. This chapter will review benefits as they relate to the motor, academic, life, and social skill development. The evidence of the impact of sports on mental health is explored, especially as it relates to mood and suicidality.
Sports activity helps children develop and improve cognitive skills, according to a study that tracked kids from kindergarten through fourth grade (Piche, 2014). Physical activity in general is associated with improved academic achievement, including grades and standardized test scores.
31 maj 2013 · This paper examines the positive and negative aspects of youth sports in the US. Controversial topics, such as early specialization, identification of elite players, influence of trained and untrained coaches, increasing injury rates, and moral issues of character and sportsmanship are discussed.
