Dear School Leader
On behalf of Fitness365 Team, I would like to wish you Happy Children’s Day!
Children’s day in India is celebrated every year on 14th of November to increase the awareness of people towards the rights, care and education of children. Children are the key to success and development of the country as they are our future leaders. For them to able to contribute to better future, we must ensure holistic development in their young age to lay a rock solid foundation.
Sports Education – Education beyond Classrooms
School sport offers the school community opportunities to build a strong identity and culture of excellence. Traditional values of respect, fairness, responsibility and resilience are developed as part of students’ participation. School sport is often a partnership between the school and local community organisations, which work together to develop students’ abilities and foster student aspirations for interesting and rewarding lives.
Improved Academic Performance
School sport and physical education improve students’ concentration, memory, behaviour and academic performance. Schools can lift the performance and outcomes for their students by offering programs designed to maximise participation, enjoyment and personal reward. High-performing schools utilise school sport and physical education programs to help motivate students and support learners in their academic work.
This position is supported by growing evidence that sport and physical education have positive influences on student academic achievement. Physical activity has been demonstrated to have a positive effect on concentration, memory and classroom behaviour.
Students who have increased time participating in sport and physical education have increased academic performance as a result.
Skills for Life
Physical activity and Sports are vital to the holistic development of children, fostering their physical, social and emotional health. The benefits of sports and physical activities reach beyond the impact on physical well-being and the value of the educational benefits of sport should not be under-estimated. Providing physical education both inside and outside of schools is crucial in helping young people to learn and develop life skills. These life lessons are by far the most important part of participation in sports.
We can make a difference in their lives long-term by helping them learn important life lessons which all kids learn through sports irrespective of their Sports Performance:
(a) It’s okay to make mistakes
(b) Leadership and Teamwork
(c) Positive Body language
(d) How to control emotions and deal with stress
(e) Handle Success and Failures
(f) Self-discipline
(g) Time Management
(h) Respect for Others
In addition, studies of the benefits of school sport and physical education has shown that as a result of investing in these activities the schools themselves become ‘happier, healthier and more successful; pupils have greater confidence and self-esteem.
Build a Balanced and Active School. Create a generation of Active Children.
Best Regards,
Sujit Panigrahi
CEO, Fitness365