Building self-confidence for a better future
Print Edition
Participation in sports at school is a rewarding pastime for many children and is an activity many parents want to encourage their children to explore throughout their years at school.
Not only does playing sports help build mind and body, it also teaches students life lessons in determination, resiliency and teamwork. Concordia International School Shanghai has several encouraging ways for students to discover the rewards of playing sports.
Starting in preschool, the PE curriculum engages students in play and helps them better develop the movement and coordination skills they will use as they move through each grade level. As our young learners advance in their physical education, the elementary school offers after-school programs that introduce students to organized sports like basketball and tennis.
The chance to engage in a wider range of sports continues in the middle school. Here students can participate in a variety of competitive sports including volleyball, badminton, track and soccer.
Students in Concordia’s high school have increased opportunities to participate in school sports. Students are able to compete and learn from other teams from across the world.
For parents who are still not sure of the benefits of sports participation, here are a few compelling arguments.
Sports promotes good mental health by providing an outlet for physical and mental stress. Research shows that exercise increases brain function and academic achievement. Sport also fosters teamwork and collaborative skills children need to strengthen their relationships and their competitiveness in future job markets.
Sports includes more movement and less screen time in a child’s day, allowing them to engage in healthier leisure activities that can build up their self-confidence and avoid the risks of video game addiction.
- About Us
- |
- Terms of Use
- |
-
RSS - |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Contact Us
- |
- Shanghai Call Center: 962288
- |
- Tip-off hotline: 52920043
- 沪ICP证：沪ICP备05050403号-1
- |
- 互联网新闻信息服务许可证：31120180004
- |
- 网络视听许可证：0909346
- |
- 广播电视节目制作许可证：沪字第354号
- |
- 增值电信业务经营许可证：沪B2-20120012
Copyright © 1999- Shanghai Daily. All rights reserved.Preferably viewed with Internet Explorer 8 or newer browsers.
