Team sport is a form of organized competition where teams of players compete against each other. It is a great way to have fun and exercise, and it can also help you develop important social skills.
It is a reliable and consistent source of physical activity for kids, helping them stay healthy and strong, reducing their risk for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and more. It also helps students develop commitment, dedication, problem-solving and a sense of responsibility toward their teammates and coaches.
Children who participate in team sports are more likely to graduate from high school and have better G.P.A.s than those who don’t play team sports. This is because team sports involve working together towards a common goal, which teaches kids to be supportive and understanding of their peers.
Involvement in team sports also helps kids build organizational and time management skills, which they use in all areas of their lives. They learn how to balance their sports, homework and other activities with family time and rest, which can help them get the most out of their lives.
They also learn how to be accountable for their actions and to make their own decisions (e.g., what to wear, who to invite to a game). They are also taught to respect their teammates and coaches and to work hard towards a common goal.
In addition, participation in team sports can lead to the development of group norms, which provide a social structure and guide individual behaviors among members of the team. Moreover, group norms are a powerful means to monitor and assess behavior (Carron & Eys, 2012).
