Positive Effects of Youth Sports

Positive Effects of Youth Sports

Abstract

This research paper is based on analyzing the positive effect of youth sports on children. It discusses in details of benefits which sports gives to children. Numerous benefits are accessible to children engaged in sports physically and mentally.

Introduction

In recent times, sports are regarded to be major part of children growth and development. Participant enables to enjoy in excess mental, physical, and social benefits. Sports activities enable to teach related to life and it is crucial nowadays to teach this type of teaching to youth. Sports activities keep children agile and active which really improves their lifestyles.

Discussion

Ultimately, the best reason for children to play sports is to have fun. One major problem our country faces today is childhood obesity. According to Becerra (2009), twenty percent of children in the U.S. are obese, which will increase their risk of many health problems when they reach adulthood. One way children can benefit from playing sports is that it is a fun way to exercise and stay healthy. Not only can sports help children to stay healthy and fit, but it also helps build their self-esteem by giving and receiving encouragement from their coaches and gaining respect from fellow teammates or peers. According to Metzl and Shookhoff (2002), when asked why they play sports, kids say it is to have fun, to improve their skills, to learn new skills, to be with friends, to make new friends, to succeed and win, or to be physically fit. Kids have few ways of getting the attention and respect they need. Metzl and Shookhoff (2002) state that, what is unique about sports is that they offer kids an arena where they can earn attention and respect by exerting their natural abilities. Sports also give kids a chance to ...