Physical activity is a great way for children to channel their exuberant energy. Child experts encourage sports playing for many reasons including personal discipline, team and leadership skill-building, fun and social engagement, physical activity, mental stimulation, and character development. Care.com shares the top 20 sport choices and the benefits of each and here are some of them:
- Soccer - helps kids develop their endurance and learn foot coordination
- Baseball/Softball/T-Ball -helps with hand-eye coordination and teaches kids to focus and pay attention
- Swimming - enhances breath control and attention to details like proper form
- Golf - develops depth perception and strategy
- Tennis - emphasizes quick thinking maintaining proper technique and develops arm strength and accuracy
Encourage your child to try multiple sports and avoid early single-sport specialization. Playing a sport or other physical activities encourage lifelong physical fitness.
For details: The Top 20 Sports for Kids
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