Sports at the Grassroot Level: The Role of Schools

 

In the global community, an industry such as sport has a unifying appeal. It is a dynamic industry that is able to define nations as a whole. Sports are able to explore scientific concepts in a unique manner.

Organizing school sports is an important part of a student's academic and social development. Sports form an integral part of the curriculum in every school because they understand the importance of physical activity and health. 


Educating and adopting sports: 

  • Students-athletes typically report healthier eating habits, higher cardiovascular fitness levels, increased parental support, and decreased anxiety and depression as a result of school athletic activities. Students-athletes feel more empowered in school athletics.

  • As students are in their formative years, it is equally important that sports and physical education frameworks are emphasized while quality education is provided. Educational environments should be conducive to students being physically active.


You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy.– Arthur Ashe

  • The School's Role

A school is a place where children discover their interests, aspirations, strengths, and inclinations. Having a child engage in sports enables them to develop positive personal traits and gives them a positive outlook on life. 


The teachers also play an essential role in helping kids identify their favorite sports and then master them. For this reason, it becomes critical to choose a school with a very good sports infrastructure and encourages students to take part in sports.


School sports provide students with leadership skills, conflict-management techniques, teambuilding, healthy competition, and discipline.


Sport Promotion and the Role of Government: 

  • Since 1984, when the National Sports Policy recommended making sports and physical education a mandatory part of schools, the Indian Government has recognized the importance of sports and education for youth development.

  • As part of the ‘Khelo India’ program, the government is supporting the development of sports culture at grassroots levels through the initiative 'Khelo India Youth Games'. 

  • Furthermore, there are national sports awards which honor sportspersons for their contributions and efforts. Some of the popular awards include Arjuna Award, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award, etc.


A bigger challenge for India is not its lack of talent or capacity to produce great athletes, but in providing young athletes with the resources and support they need to succeed.

Increasingly, Indian schools have begun realizing the importance of sports to children's overall development, and the importance of encouraging them to become involved in sports.

As parents and school authorities become more aware of how sports contribute to the development of children's life skills, they are encouraging their children to get involved in sports, whereas before the emphasis was entirely on academics. 


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