Playing sports and spending time outdoors is an important part of healthy development for kids. Whether this means joining a softball or soccer team, spending a few weeks at summer camp, or just engaging in free play during recess will vary from child to child
Teamwork and Trust
One advantage of participating in team sports is learning about teamwork and building trust with your teammates. Sports teams are a great way for kids to interact with their peers and learn valuable social skills that can later be used in school and work.
Physical Fitness
Perhaps the most obvious benefit of participating in sports and outdoor play is physical fitness. Outdoor activities engage large motor function and help with physical coordination. Not only do kids benefit in the present, they also learn an appreciation for fitness that carries into later life. Participation in sports is a fun way to incorporate fitness at an early age.
Confidence and Facing Challenge
There are also emotional benefits for kids who participate in sports and spend time outdoors. They experience challenges that help them develop confidence and learn about the world. They are taught to deal with winning and losing and how to do both with grace. Not only that, their confidence is boosted as they push the boundaries of their capabilities.Participation in sports and outdoor activities provide kids with an opportunity to learn about their talents. They might not do well with some things, and that is OK, but they also learn about their natural talents and where they excel.Participating in sports and playing outdoors is a great way to help a child get into better shape and enjoy time away from the TV.
Academic and Intellectual Benefits
Research has shown that children who participate in sports benefit intellectually and perform better in school. Studies show exercise programs enhance development of specific mental processes. Sports help many children deal with challenges during their school years and later in life.
Appreciation for Nature
Finally, spending time outdoors, whether in organized sports or general free play, teaches children about the value of nature. Kids who spend time outdoors generally develop a greater appreciation for being outside.In addition to large motor skill development, confidence, and social and academic skills, sports and outdoor activities help kids learn to love the natural world around them.
बच्चों के लिये एडवेंचर स्पोर्ट्स
हो सकता है कि आपके बच्चे को क्रिकेट, बैडमिंटन या बास्केटबॉल जैसे पारंपरिक खेलों में बिल्कुल भी रुची ना हो। लेकिन इसका यह मतलब नहीं है कि उसे खेल में ही रुची नहीं है। हो सकता है कि उसे साहसिक यानी की एडवेंचर खेलों में ज्यादा रूची हो। रॉक क्लाइम्बिंग, ट्रैकिंग, बंजी जंपिंग, नदी पार और रैपलिंग जैसी साहसिक गतिविधियां बच्चा कर सकता है क्योंकि यह सेफ होते हैं। भारत में ऐसे कई ऐसे संगठन हैं जो बच्चों के लिये ऐसे खेलों का आयोजन करते हैं।
साथ ही यदि बच्चे को पढाई से छुट्टी नहीं मिलती तो आप उसे गर्मियों की छुट्टियों में ऐसे खेल खिलवाने का मौका दे सकते हैं। यदि बच्चा अकेले ना जाना चाहे तो उसके दोस्तों को भी ऐसे एडवेंचर खेलों में भाग लेने को प्रोत्साहित करें। आप चाहें तो आप भी बच्चों की सेफ्टी के लिये वहां पर जा सकते हैं। हर मां-बाप को यह समझना जरुरी है कि बच्चों का शरीरिक और दिमागी विकास तभी हगा जब वे बाहर जा कर खेल खेलेंगे ना कि घर में रह कर वीडियों गेम।
