Sports are a crucial part of a human’s growth and development. They help in the development of mental health and physical fitness of the body. Through participation in sports and games, sportsmen/women gain various skills, experience and confidence that are helpful for developing their personality. Playing sport helps to learn to control their emotions and channel negative feelings in a positive way. It also helps to develop patience and understand that it can take a lot of practice to improve both physical skills and what to do .
Over here in Kandy sport is an important part of the curriculum. Some schools are well equipped with sporting facilities that include cricket, rugby, hockey, football, swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball and other indoor games. Sport not only aims to improve a person’s physical abilities but also instill a sense of good sportsmanship in them. Here are the reasons why sports and games are essential in a student’s life. Sports improve physical and mental health - one of the main benefits of sports and games is to boost the physical and mental health of a human. Sport is played between teams in a healthy competitive environment which ensures that sportsmen and women remain active and fit. Outdoor sports like rugby, cricket football, tennis, swimming and track and field, keep the body and mind active and engaged. Indoor games like chess, badminton, basketball, table tennis, chess, billiards and snooker enhance the concentration level of the follower. It also strengthens the immunity system of the body and energizes them.
Empower sportsmen/women with life skills - while sports not only help in developing physical and mental health, it also develops the life skills of a student’s personality. It enhances their capabilities and helps them to have a better understanding of themselves. Sports also help in developing social skills and interacting with people. They learn to interact not only with children of their age but also with adults like their coaches and seniors. Additionally, children acquire decision-making skills through various team activities.
Learn time management and discipline - constructive use of time and discipline is a major characteristic of any sportsperson.
If a student plays a sport, he or she needs to show the commitment of time to be in a particular place at a particular time everyday as part of their routine.
He or she must be patient, disciplined which will enable the student to cope with criticism and setbacks. Each sport has a set of rules and regulations to be followed which helps the students to stay fit and disciplined.
Improved leadership and team building qualities - sports is all about teamwork.
All schools and clubs encourage in team sports which gives an individual a sense of identity and belonging to a group. Such sports encourage participants to showcase their talent and communicate with their team members. It also helps to identify and hone their leadership skills which add value to their personality.
Winning and losing is all part of the game - sport is not always about winning. It is about fair play and believing in equality and justice. Losing is a part and parcel of any game and accepting defeat in a positive competitive spirit distinguishes a true sportsperson which propels him/her to strive harder the next time to achieve what he/she missed out in the previous game.
Boosts self-confidence - scoring a goal, hitting a six or winning a race not only makes a person happy but also it boosts his or her confidence. Performing in front of a crowd which is constantly noticing your each and every move can be quite unnerving. But a sportsperson is one with focus, patience, the right amount of confidence having a never-say-die attitude.
An exclusive academic program with flexible timings is designed to meet the needs of sportsmen. Training programs are designed by national coaches who help regularly and monitor the progress.