PHYSICAL AVTIVITIES AND CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT ; HOW PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES PLAY ROLE IN CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT

 

PHYSICAL AVTIVITIES AND CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT

HOW PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES PLAY ROLE IN CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT

Physical activities play a vital role in the development of a child and they cannot be overstated. The

development of child is in the hands of parents and as well as the teachers. They are the actual key

holders to unlock the full potentials with engagement in regular physical activities. These activities are

not just to burn off their excess energy but to nurture a child’s physical health and cognitive growth.

PHYSICAL HEALTH AIDS

The very first thing that engaging children in physical activities keeps them healthy and their weight starts

to reduce as they start to involve themselves frequently. The risk of attack of diseases like chronic illness

diabetes, heart disease decreases later in life. Due to these activities bones and muscles get strengthened

and also the muscles in heart and other organ gets strengthened too. This enhancing flexibility and

coordination. Motivating children for participation in an outdoor activity means to encourage the laying

foundation for a life of good health and habits.

HORMONAL CHANGES

Physical activities play vital role in improving the secretion of good hormones in children. By good

hormones I mean the release of endorphins which are also known as “feel-good hormones”, that are

involved in eradicating depression, stress and anxiety. Children start feeling self-esteemed and confident

in getting their goals achieved and develop new skills. Exposing them to sunlight through activities help

to built their bones.

INTELLECTUAL IMPROVEMENT:

Physical activities have key role in intellectual development that benefits in several dimensions. It helps

to improve memory and enhances concentration. Children get the skill of problem solving and do take

part in problem solving tasks and that makes them creative. They become much talented to solve 

physical obstacles, rules and their social interaction improves. Hence these interactive method of 

learning and experiences nurtures brain and its development which prepares children to get in every 

obstacle of their life.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:

Physical activities have a crucial importance and involvement in developing social skills and in 

creating a team to learn. Working in peers or in a team also helps to build the self-confidence and make 

them able to generate interactive strategies. In this way children do get experience to collaborate, to 

solve their issues above all they learn the basic aim of education which is they learn to respect others 

and their perspectives. These things develop interpersonal skills which are important in becoming a self-

dependent personal, to create compassion and build friendship which is essential in creating links in a 

diverse social environment.

FAMILY SUPPORT:

Besides forcing on getting educational skills, families must encourage physical activities for their

children. Children need support and assistance in taking part in physical activities and parents should

create environment to give priority to physical activities. Such events can be created by giving children 

a regular physical education class or by taking part in extracurricular sports programs. We have to be

exemplary for our children by taking part in the same activity that child like to perform.

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT:

To promote physical health in children, they need proper education in outdoor and indoor games.

Children need to get proper training in maintain weight, in hoe to strengthen their muscles and bones.

They need to take care of their organs and also how to improve cardiovascular fitness. Such training 

help them to go in right direction and also creates interest and also help them to reduce health issues like

diabetes, obesity and other health issues.

 

EFFECTS ON BODY FUNCTIONS:

As it is mentioned some of benefits of physical activities in body functions. Here I will discuss some

hormonal changes that occurs while physical activities. It helps and stimulates release of different 

positive secretions like endorphins, that promotes feelings of happiness and minimize stress. It also 

helps in reducing anxiety and depression which is common in children now days. Exposing them to 

sunlight help to build the bones of children creating a positive gesture, impact mental health.   

CONCLUSION:

Physical activities are the basic part of a child’s all inclusive development that helps to nurture physical

and mental health. It improves emotional stability and social competencies. Giving priority for the 

active lifestyles gives an opportunity to empower children for now and for their future. One should put 

his efforts to encourage their children for physical activities to nurture strong bones, muscles, 

empathetic heart, resilient minds in future generations. In this way we can motivate and empower our 

children to involve in key aspects of life. This will help to excel in their material education and ethical 

nurturing.