The physical and mental benefits of youth sport

Mental benefits

• Improves and builds a child’s confidence.
• Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Boosts brain power and improves cognitive abilities.
• Teaches children important life lessons like teamwork.

Physical benefits

• Increases cardiovascular fitness
• Improves blood flow
• Reduces obesity
• Improves sleep
• Improves memory
• Builds strength and stamina
• Improves memory
• Improves posture
• Improves reflexes

1. Helps to develop coping skills
2. Helps children to learn from failure.
3. Teaches children about values.
4. Helps children to develop their creativity.
5. Improves body image.
6. Teaches children about setting goals.
7. Improves quality of life.
8. Helps build a child’s resilience.