IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. We want Jack to become a bright young man. So, we must make games and sports not optional but compulsory in education at all levels. The approach to sports must be sincere, not casual. The growing popularity of computers, video games and television make the children have a very inactive lifestyle. The time spent on these things may be spent in some physical activities. Parents should be a role model for their children. If the parents are very active the children are more likely to be more active and will stay active for the rest of their life. Participation in sports and other physical activities can have many benefits for children. The importance of sports in the life of young students is invaluable and goes much further than the basic answer that “It keeps kids off the streets”.

Reading and writing involve mental strain. The mind then hungers for relief. “A sound mind in a sound body” is an unavoidable necessity for all, particularly for a school going or college going boy or girl. With more than a third of adults in USA being classed as obese, and many more being overweight, being healthy means that a person will be less likely to die young and suffer from heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, diabetes and a range of other conditions.

Sports allows people to develop personally. Social and communication skills can be learnt and developed through sports. For example, teamwork is naturally through participating in team sports and games. An active participant in sports activities will have very less time to waste. While people who do not take part in sports are often seen fighting with ailments in their adulthood such as cholesterol, diabetes… Active people are seen leading comparatively healthier lives.

The world of sports, mirrors, how one can play the game of school and life. Good athletes stay in the game and play their best even when they are losing. They know they will win some and lose some. They discipline themselves. They practice with gruelling regularity the necessary skills for sports. Education, life accomplishments, creative contributions in the field of arts, sciences, business and Government involve similar perseverance and self-discipline.

Hence sports, facilitate the emotional bonding among people and enhances a good attitude in us and creates a sound mind in a sound body.

– Thejeshwini S K, VII – E