SPORTS EDUCATION
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Pooja Mahimkar
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The international school
curriculum creates a perfect balance between academics and sports
provides a holistic educational experience
All work and no play makes jack a dull boy.
True to this saying, apart from studying day in and day out, students
need a certain amount of physical activity daily. International boards
pay special attention to physical education apart from the regular
theory syllabus. They take physical education a notch up and provide
students a variety of sports to choose from. Sports education not only
trains students in cricket and football as a game but also equips them
to decide whether to make a career in the field of sports or not.
Physical activity plays an integral part in the growth and development of a student's mind and body. It also helps the student develop skills like persistence, perseverance and patience. Sports education also trains a student to take a defeat in the right spirit and maintain humility when victorious.
Generally, a number of students only opt for cricket or football in India. Thus, it is necessary to introduce other sports as well in the curriculum to broaden the opportunities of a student.International boards offer a variety of sport options like, lawn tennis, table tennis, fitness gymnasium, volleyball, basketball, skating, swimming, squash, dance, badminton, etc. “Sports help students work towards a common goal, teaching them lessons on teamwork and co-operation. As students advance through the ranks of the team, they learn valuable leadership skills. It also focuses on management skills, creativity in finding ways to improve themselves, strong focus and concentration“, said Vandana Arora, principal, Nahar International School.
“Physical education lessons are carefully prepared to not only include the teaching of sports related skills but also with reference to health and fitness,“ shared David Ricketts, athletics director, Ecole Mondiale.
International schools focus on improving a student's overall academic performance. Training students in various sports opens up a new career option.
Increasing stress levels among students has lead to aggression and low tolerance levels. Sports help students attain a balanced state of mind. “International programmes ensure that all students have the opportunity to develop their skills and become all-rounded learners. The lessons students learn are pivotal in their personality development. No subjects teach skills and principles that physical education does,“ concludes Shane Russell, head, physical education, Oberoi International School.
Physical activity plays an integral part in the growth and development of a student's mind and body. It also helps the student develop skills like persistence, perseverance and patience. Sports education also trains a student to take a defeat in the right spirit and maintain humility when victorious.
Generally, a number of students only opt for cricket or football in India. Thus, it is necessary to introduce other sports as well in the curriculum to broaden the opportunities of a student.International boards offer a variety of sport options like, lawn tennis, table tennis, fitness gymnasium, volleyball, basketball, skating, swimming, squash, dance, badminton, etc. “Sports help students work towards a common goal, teaching them lessons on teamwork and co-operation. As students advance through the ranks of the team, they learn valuable leadership skills. It also focuses on management skills, creativity in finding ways to improve themselves, strong focus and concentration“, said Vandana Arora, principal, Nahar International School.
“Physical education lessons are carefully prepared to not only include the teaching of sports related skills but also with reference to health and fitness,“ shared David Ricketts, athletics director, Ecole Mondiale.
International schools focus on improving a student's overall academic performance. Training students in various sports opens up a new career option.
Increasing stress levels among students has lead to aggression and low tolerance levels. Sports help students attain a balanced state of mind. “International programmes ensure that all students have the opportunity to develop their skills and become all-rounded learners. The lessons students learn are pivotal in their personality development. No subjects teach skills and principles that physical education does,“ concludes Shane Russell, head, physical education, Oberoi International School.
Source:Nov 24 2016
:
The Times of India
(NaviMumbai)
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