WHY IS PLAYING SPORT IMPERATIVE FOR A CHILD?
There is ongoing input from teachers school directors and principals around the world as to the positive benefits that sport and movement has had on the lives of the children that they teach. • It is necessary for school readiness • It is necessary for sport participation, an important part of school life • It is necessary for the development of social skills • It is a very important component of a child’s overall academic development! Movement is the child’s first “language” and the more proficient they become in this first language, the better they will develop other powers of expression, exploration and development. Positive movement and sport experiences enable children to know and grow in an environment that is rich in wonderful experiences. As we know, success-orientated experiences empower young children. This establishes confident, competent children who know motivation and perseverance, and who are able to take suitable risks in all areas of their learning and development. Mod
