There are many benefits of doing sports not only in Casvi Villaviciosa but at any time of our lives. Especially in childhood development. According to the World Health Organization, 80% of children and adolescents do not exercise any type of sport on a daily basis.
To ensure that their health is not at risk and to promote their development, we are obliged to reduce their sedentary lifestyles and encourage them to practice sports from an early age. What, then, are the benefits of sport for young people? What should we base ourselves on when choosing the sport we are going to practice? How do we promote sports at Casvi Villaviciosa International School?
BENEFITS OF SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Doing any type of sport is always good for your health. It generates benefits and habits that will accompany students throughout their lives. However, the world in which we develop as people, and the activities and tools offered to young people, lead us, above all, to a sedentary lifestyle. Excessive curriculum load, consoles, cell phones or television are some examples of this.
Casvi Villaviciosa’s students benefit from the many benefits of sports:
1. Promotes growth
Physical exercise significantly benefits the physical and mental growth process. This is due to the stimulation that develops in bone and muscle tissue. On the other hand, it also helps in the development of skills such as coordination, agility and balance.
2. Prevents health problems
Practicing sports helps prevent overweight and obesity. It also activates the immune system. In addition, physical exercise causes them to use less time for more sedentary and passive activities from an early age. In addition, strength and elasticity exercises correct postures that help strengthen muscles and bones.
3. Creates habits
Sports promote the acquisition of healthy lifestyle habits, such as a healthy and balanced diet, hygienic habits and organization of tasks.
4. Respect
Values in sports are fundamental because their practice also generates them. The practice of any sports specialty is linked to companionship, commitment, sportsmanship, effort…
5. Social skills and teamwork
Playing sports gives children the opportunity to develop social skills that will help them in their academic, work or personal future. Also leadership and communication skills, as well as the value of collaboration. Being aware that individual effort is fundamental, but adding team effort is even better.
6. Improves school performance
Young people who practice a sporting discipline have a greater capacity for concentration. This improves their performance in school.
7. Self-esteem
Overcoming new challenges makes children and young people feel more and more confident and capable (emotional intelligence) to face all kinds of situations and challenges.
CHOICE OF EACH SPORT IN CASVI VILLAVICIOSA
It is vital that each child finds the sport he or she enjoys the most. This is how we look for it in Casvi Villaviciosa. We cannot forget that its practice has to be, above all, fun. It should become the time of the day when they really have a good time.
Although this choice will depend on age and personal preferences, the most beneficial activities for the youngest children are those that combine fun with psychomotor skills, balance and coordination.
As children grow older and enter adolescence, they can begin more specialized training.
In spite of this, the most important thing is that from an early age the children themselves choose the sport they are going to practice. This is because when they are too young they do not understand the real benefits of sport. Just the fact that they are doing something they enjoy. Of course, practicing a sport that excites and motivates them will prevent them from quitting at the first setback or getting bored.
