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Some advantages for children
- Builds long term friendships
- Lower stress levels
- Improved integration
- Improved concentration
- Lower obesity and diabetes risk
- Improved sporting performance
- General improvement in mental and physical health
- Develops agility, coordination, flexibility and body awareness
- Improves circulation, builds muscle, strengthens bones, improves oxygenation which aids removal of toxins
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis in later life
- Children with brain and locomotive defects have experienced increase in movement abilities, increased concentration and focus
- Also teaches children the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship
- Helps develop self control, persistence, perseverance and self discipline
- Helps kids channel extra energy, helps them learn to focus, be attentive and concentrate
Some advantages for the community
- Growing loitering problems are tackled through the organization of events
- The construction of facilities that are wanted by the community can give a sense of community pride, even amongst the youths
- Self discipline is also taught through sport, which can help lower instances of property damage and vandalism
- Increased body image due to sport can also bring about a decline in binge drinking and youth related violence
- Increase in focus, attentiveness and memory can decrease classroom disruptions and lead to an increase in grade average
- National Healthcare cost reduced
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