Physical Development
Healthy habits: Helps build a foundation for an active lifestyle and reduces the risk of ............ early on
Obesity
What is Cognitive growth?
How your brain improves its ability to think, learn, and solve problems as you get older.
What do kids learn when they work together with teammates to win a game?
Teamwork
What do sports teach kids to handle better—whether they win or lose?
Their emotions or how to deal with challenges (resilience).
This term refers to the coordination and control of muscles that allow children to run, jump. etc...
Motor skills
Physical exercise increases circulation, which leads to better .......... supply to the brain,
Oxygen
What skill helps kids talk clearly with their team and solve problems together?
Communication
What do sports help reduce by giving kids a healthy way to let out stress and feel good about themselves?
Anxiety and depression.
Physical activity guidelines for school-age kids recommend how many hours of physical activity daily?
1 hour
What two things can make it harder for kids to focus if they do them too much?
Playing too many video games and using the computer too much
When teammates disagree, what important skill can they use to solve the problem peacefully?
Conflict Resolution
What skills do kids develop when they learn to work in a group, follow rules, and support their teammates?
Discipline, teamwork, and social support.
Examples of aerobic activity
running, swimming, and dancing.
Sports help kids learn to follow directions, solve problems, and make quick decisions. What are these kinds of skills called?
Strategic or Thinking skills.
What do sports help build when kids practice sharing, taking turns, and helping each other?
Cooperation and bonding
What life lesson do kids learn when they realize they don’t have to be perfect to be proud of their effort?
Progress over perfection.
Muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening physical activity should be included how many days a week?
What part of the brain gets stronger in kids who play sports and helps them think and make good choices?
The front part of the brain (right anterior prefrontal cortex)
What do kids gain when they reach goals, improve, and feel proud of themselves during sports?
Confidence and self-esteem
What does sport give kids to help them feel supported and socially connected?
A support system