The Importance of Games and Sports in Educational Institutions

Sports education not only teaches the scholars to take care of the physical stamina but also the habit of obedience, discipline, the determination to win, willpower, etc. The facility of reasoning, mental development, vocational specialization comes from the tutorial education of the scholars. Therefore, sports education alongside the teachers ends in the all-around development of the scholars. Nowadays the system of education makes scholars stress more on their mental development and completely rejects physical activities. The general outcome of this is often that the developing groups of graduates and professionals have weak bodies and poor physique. The curriculum should include sports, games, and physical health education for the all-around development of the scholars. Sports education should be introduced in schools and colleges with complete sincerity. It also justifies the statement, “a sound mind resides only during a sound body”. A healthy and powerful body isn't possible without sports and physical activities. An honest sportsman always learns to obey the principles of the games and therefore the comments of their superiors. It also teaches them leadership qualities, maintaining teamwork, and displaying solidarity. Sports education trains the scholars to face defeat with a smile and maintain humility even in victory. It's the healthiest means of refreshments and recreation. A person good in one walk of life automatically gains confidence in others. So if one is sweet at sports, it follows that their confidence will spill over to academics also. Confidently on their side, they're motivated to offer their best.

By: Jyoti Nayak

Birla School, Pilani