There has been a lot of controversy around competitive sports both in school sports and extra-curricular sports and the culture around 'winning & losing'. Many parents believe their children should learn these sports along with all the benefits of interactions, fitness and team work however, there is a grey area for kids who aren't good or can't perform well in these organized sports and shouldn't be put on the spot or shamed because of it.
Interactions with other children are extremely important for good development however, nothing should ever be 'forced'. Unfortunately in the school system has a curriculum to follow to help kids learn certain skills and the physical education curriculum has an even more specific goal. What are your thoughts on kids physical activities and the expectation to perform in games such as dodgeball or competitive sports?
Julie Romanowski weighs in on this topic about the options around this outcome and how we can be inclusive and yet still offer the same benefits of competitive sports.
Read the full article here on Global National News >>>>>
Interactions with other children are extremely important for good development however, nothing should ever be 'forced'. Unfortunately in the school system has a curriculum to follow to help kids learn certain skills and the physical education curriculum has an even more specific goal. What are your thoughts on kids physical activities and the expectation to perform in games such as dodgeball or competitive sports?
Julie Romanowski weighs in on this topic about the options around this outcome and how we can be inclusive and yet still offer the same benefits of competitive sports.
Read the full article here on Global National News >>>>>
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778-996-6535