Exercise is one of the best stressbusters around

Exercise is one of the best stressbusters around. Research has shown how remaining active can reduce symptoms of stress in children. If studies from other subjects are putting excessive pressure on your child, physical education will be one of the best ways for them to reduce this. Exercise releases endorphins in the brain, which are key feel-good transmitters for the mind and body. It is also one of the best ways of forgetting about any external troubles. Sport focuses our mind on the task at hand, allowing us to relax and forget about other worries. Any successful team is made up of individuals who can work with others. Teamwork is a vital skill in the working world, and physical education is often the earliest exposure children have to it. Many sports teams espouse the importance of the team over the individual. Your child will be able to contribute to a team environment and see first-hand how important it is to succeed. As they develop, they might also be exposed to a leadership position, such as the team captain. Decision making is key to being a good leader. Sports are an excellent channel for improving this skill, with decisions having to be made and communicated regularly to other team members. In the working world, knowing how to fit into a team environment is one of the first things employers will look for. As they progress, their experience leading teams will also be critical to working their way up the employment ladder. Failure is an undervalued part of sport. It takes perseverance and hard work to succeed in life, and sport is one of the best channels to display these virtues. The simplistic nature of sport, where there are identifiable winners and losers, leads to natural highs and lows – something that children need to be prepared for later in life. Sport is a great way to display how hard work pays. Perseverance and a never-give-up attitude will be needed to succeed in all walks of life. Through sports your child will learn the benefits of working hard to achieve their goals.

          Sports activities and interests provide many positive opportunities for children. However, they can also cause some problems. Many parents believe that participation in sports will enhance children's school accomplishments, while others believe that sports get in the way of their children's achievement. Whether they help or distract from achievement depends on the extent of children's involvement and the type of experiences they have. Good sportsmanship pro­vides guidelines that can be generalized to classroom and lifelong achievement. Partici­pation in challenging sports contests teaches children to love classroom challenge

It also teaches children to function in a competitive society. The world of sports mirrors how one can play the game of school and life. Good athletes stay in the game and play their best even when they are losing. They know they will win some and lose some. They discipline themselves. They practice with grueling regularity

the necessary skills for their sport. Education, life accomplishments, creative