Sports and Children with Special Needs
All children can benefit from the exercise, energy release, and pure enjoyment of playing sports. This includes children with special needs. About 9 in 50 children disability or chronic health problem. Special needs children are sometimes not encouraged to exercise. Their parents or guardians may fear they'll get hurt. But physical activity is as important for special needs children as it is for any child.
Participating in sports can help boost self-confidence. It can also improve skills in relationship building and working as part of a team. And it can help in managing weight. This is a common problem among today's kids.
The benefits of sports
The benefits of regular physical activity are many:
Better overall fitness
Improved cognitive health
Better control of weight
Healthier bone density
Better emotional and psychological health
Improved social skills
Improved motor skills
More self-esteem
Reduced risk for diseases such as diabetes
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