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Is our academic curriculum physically fit?


We often see youth, the cream of them playing in parks and fields of Bangalore. They are thoroughly interested in sports but what happens when it comes to sports in an academic curriculum? Is their interest catered to in schools and colleges? The answer would be no. If it was an yes, then this country with its abundant manpower would have been in the top spots in international sporting competitions like the Olympics.

Participating in sports helps students to understand the meaning of the term team work. Team work is one of the most important skill that a high school student can learn through sports. Through team work, students can learn how each individual effort combined with that of their team-mates create the success level of the team. Although, wining everything isn't always the best lesson to learn, the fact everyone does their best the team does better is the most important thing to learn.

Participation in different kind of sports helps students to be active, healthy and strong. It also benefits mental health as well as maintain their energy balance. Students engage in physical activity have stronger immune system which prevents them from minor or major illness. It also helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints. Also helps in controlling weight, build lean muscle and reduce fat.

Apart from health benefits, sports also helps students in academics, such as participating in sports lead to the possibility of gaining college sponsorship. This is extremely important for lower income group who cannot afford their child's education. Though many high schools offers up to 100% scholarship for the best athletes or sport person they identify in their school, the government is yet to figure out ways to improve the means for implementing this perfectly.

Sports program in high schools includes inter and intra-school competitive sport, outdoor recreational, adventure sports, fitness, sport development and physical recreation activities. There are numerous ranges of traditional and popular sports which are played in high school such as basket ball, football, cricket, netball, hockey, softball and swimming to newer favorites such as abseiling, canoeing, ice skating, rope courses, martial arts and skateboard riding. Students at high school have opportunity to participate at school, zone, area, state and national level. Students with outstanding sport skills may be selected for national team to compete at international level.

Thus, Parents should understand the overall importance of sports and support their children's decision. They should encourage students to participate in a way that suits their interest and ability. It is important because it gets the kid out of their zone. It’s also a great alternative for kids who may not be as great academically as they are physically. If there weren't any sports involved in school curriculum, students wouldn't be as active either and it wouldn't give them something fun to indulge in.

 

Author : Renjith VP

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