25 Reasons Why You Should Play Sports

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Sports participation in the United States has normally risen every year even while American football has seen a significant decrease in participation levels. But recently in the United States, the NFHS(National Federation Of State High School Associations) released its 2018-2019 study stating that participation in high school sports declined for the first time in 30 years. The last decline in sports participation was in the 1988-89 school year. This downward trend is alarming. More and more children are passing on playing sports or being active because they are being lured into activities such as video games and social media.

I don't claim to be a medical doctor or come from a medical background. I'm only speaking from personal experience. I strongly recommend that before you consider exercising or take up a sport, you consult with your physician, especially if you haven't exercised for an extended period of time.

Parents should encourage their children to participate in sports at an early age. Children can be influenced by their parents acting as role models when they participate in recreational leagues, jogging, biking, or swimming. As a parent, you have the responsibility to encourage, not discourage your child by being as quiet aspkossible on the sidelines. Check out my blog post Why Yelling At Your Child Doesn't Help In Sports.

The benefits of playing a sport or multiple sports has been researched and documented to be tremendous. Even though playing sports can be an emotional, mental, physical challenge, experts agree that the positives of participating in sports significantly outweighs the negatives.

25 Reasons Why You Should Play Sports

1) Promotes a healthy heart

2) Helps control diabetes

3) Increases classroom success

4) Reduces risk of osteoporosis

5) Helps control weight

6) Promotes self-esteem

7) Develops discipline

8) Teaches goal setting

9) Learn to control emotions

10) Teaches Teamwork

11) Less likely to use drugs

12) Promotes a stronger immunity

13) Teaches accountability

14) Improves your mood

15) Builds friendships

16) Teaches problem solving

17) Develops communication skills

18) It's fun

19) Teaches respect for rules

20) Teaches time-management skills

21) Improves concentration

22) Improves strength and stamina

23) Reduces stress

24) Improves quality of sleep

25) Develops leadership traits

These are just a few of the countless advantages you will receive by playing sports. While all the benefits listed listed above are extremely positive, some sports such as ice hockey, American football, boxing and even soccer, involve the risk of potential injury but the benefits of playing sports greatly outweigh the risks. Most athletes who sustain an injury in a sport will normally have a successful, speedy recovery.

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