THE BENEFITS OF PLAYING A SPORT

BY WANNABEES FAMILY PLAY TOWN

Did you know that both

physical and emotional health

can be promoted through

sport?

fewer than

40%of Australian kids play any

sport outside of school.

The benefits of playing a sport are numerous

keep them fit and

healthy

It can teach kids about

coordination skills

help them with their

education.

Choosing the right sport for your child is also important. Not all children are

natural sports players, so choose something they love so that if they’re still

developing their sporting skills, they’ll have fun in the process.

If your child loves rough-and-tumble contact

they might be best suited to sports like rugby or AFL

While if they’re fast runners and have good

all-round skills, they might be good at soccer.

If they have awesome hand-eye coordination,

sports such as cricket or tennis are best for them

supplementing an

active lifestyle through

sport with some

academic benefits

helps kids use their

skills in educational

contexts.