If we imagine or look at a typical Indian education system, there is no hiding that it’s 4-5 periods of studying, then a lunch break, and then back to studying till the final bell rings. Occasionally there is a sports or games class, once or thrice a week, but it’s not enough. We are not entirely blaming the education system; the advancement of technology and increased income also plays a part in keeping students unaware and unhealthy. Now is the time to remind you. Here’s why Sports education needs more attention in schools now than ever.
Benefits of sports education in schools
If we begin counting, it will take a lifetime to measure (not exaggerating) all benefits of sports education in schools. Sports education and playing sports have many benefits, especially for students. Below we have mentioned eight reasons why we need sports in schools.
Ethical traits: Ethics and morals are the wheels that make us drive with a consistent speed. Whether in sports or real life, we need ethics to succeed in today’s competitive world, which sports teaches students very well without any pressure.
Physical fitness: This one is obvious. The more sports and games we play, the more physically active, fit, and energized we will be in life. That’s why Schools in India need at least an hour of games daily.
Improvement in studies: Believe it or not, playing sports is fun. When students play sports, it removes any stress, pressure, or fatigue and recharges the pupils’ minds for better learning. A daily habit of this routine and students will eventually become free of fatigue, stress, pressure, etc.
Social interaction: This is more accurate for team sports, where your team will never win if you play for yourself individually. This makes me remember that famous quote by coach Kabir Khan from Chak De India,
“The team requires only those players who first play for the nation, then for their teammates, and then if they have any life left, for themselves.”
That’s the key to success in life and sports. Without social interaction, team play, cooperation, and perseverance, you will not do anything to grow. Plus, social interaction is lacking, making sports education a blessing if a school has it.
Reduces stress: Similar to how it significantly improves academics, sports education also reduces anxiety. It’s now self-explanatory.
Helps in focusing: Another noticeable thing is that we need free breaks and not be break-free. Otherwise, we will lose focus and fail. Therefore, a sports education period gives the students the much-needed time to regain focus and improve it daily while adding the other benefits we discussed.
Teaches the importance of staying healthy: Students who are a part of sports and physical education daily feel a change within, a change of being healthier, fitter, positive, and more confident eventually, children will like it and learn the importance of being fit and start exercising more. Ultimately, your child will make it habitual.
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Nutritional benefits: To play sports regularly, students need a fixed and healthy diet; this is a part of physical education, where students are told what’s good to eat and what’s not. At first, the child will hate it, but over time, this habit will give him so many benefits that he will get used to it.
