For 30 years, KidSport Alberta and our local chapters have been helping get kids off the bench and into the game! We know that sport is more than just an activity, it is a transformative experience that imparts vital life lessons, shaping young individuals into well-rounded, resilient, and ethical members of society.
Sport teaches important lessons, develops critical life skills, promotes physical and mental health, and so much more.
Here are the Top 30 lessons kids learn through sport:
1) It’s okay to make mistakes
2) Setting and achieving goals
3) Being healthy is important
4) Success requires hard work
5) How to deal with pressure and stress
6) Learn to handle success and failure
7) How to overcome adversity
8) The importance of discipline and commitment
9) Build self-esteem and confidence
10) Dream big, anything is possible
11) The significance of respect, integrity and sportsmanship
12) Improve verbal and non-verbal communication
13) Foster lifelong health and wellness
14) Manage conflicts and problem solving through teamwork
15) How to connect and empathize with teammates and opponents
16) Perseverance through setbacks and building self-worth
17) How to be a Leader
18) Emotional regulation
19) Develop a solid work ethic
20) Recognize there will be tough times
21) How to manage time efficiently
22) Boost mental toughness
23) How to work with others
24) How to practice patience
25) Learn respect for others and self-control
26) Enhance social independence
27) To be courageous
28) Develop focus and concentration
29) Develop the ability to take responsibility
30) Stronger sense of their authentic self
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