Sport is a very important part of a child's life. It is also one of the main ways to help children, young people and adults to keep fit and healthy and avoid becoming overweight.
Many people do not get much exercise at work, and relax at home with television, so playing some sport can make a big difference to their health.
Sporting skills and enjoyment learned in childhood build foundations for enjoyment of sport throughout life. Sport is a way of making exercise an enjoyable and social event.
Importance of sport
Playing sport can:
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improve physical fitness
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improve confidence through learning skills and success
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help children to learn to control their impulses - this is necessary for success in sport as well as social relationships
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help build friendships
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start lifetime interests
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help children learn about rules and fair play
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help children to cope with winning and losing
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help children do better at school work.
Increasing overweight and obesity is happening world wide. People who are overweight or obese are more likely to have health problems. Helping young children to develop good eating patterns and enjoyment from sport and exercise may help them avoid later health problems.
Children and young people who play and enjoy sport are less likely to join in anti-social activities. If children have a disability or ongoing medical problem there are many sports they can play. Discuss this with your child's doctor and then find out what is available in your case.
The following is a list of Sports Disciplines that form part of the Kunsill Malti ghall-iSport: