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t here's no doubt that
team
sports
offer an array of benefits to
kids
.
team
sports
provide opportunities for
kids
to develop friendships, work as a
team
, problem solve, and learn good
sports
manship. but,
team
sports
aren't for everyone. many
kids
, particularly those who are introverted or shy, lack interest in or struggle with
team
sports
. when
kids
aren't into
team
sports
, parents o?en get caught up in an endless battle?with their
kids
kicking and screaming all the way to every practice and game. so the question is, should parents push their unenthused
kids
into
team
sports
if their
kids
are adamant they want no part of it? encouraging
kids
to participate in some form of extracurricular activity is undoubtedly a good idea. such activities can provide
kids
valuable learning opportunities while also keeping them fit. but, if your child is introverted, social or group experiences can be particularly stressful and mentally exhausting. what can you do to help your child get in some fitness and develop motor skills while still allowing your child to be true to himself or herself? there are plenty of
sports
and physical activities to choose from that aren't as mentally taxing yet they provide
kids
plenty of benefits. solo
sports
martial arts. this sport is divided into the categories of wrestling, striking, grappling, and weaponry. many disciplines use a combination by kimberly blaker solo
sports
for introverted and shy
kids
: here's where their abilities shine through of these categories, so it's a good idea to look into several disciplines. then, let your child help decide which style to try. some of the most popular forms include judo, tai- chi, karate, kickboxing, wrestling, taekwondo, aikido, and jiu-jitsu. through martial arts, in addition to learning self-defense,
kids
learn self- discipline and how to fine-tune their motor skills. gymnastics. the most popular form of gymnastics is artistic, which includes floor exercise, balance beam, vault, uneven bars, still rings, and parallel bars. there's also rhythmic, which combines dance and gymnastics moves to music. aerobic gymnastics is yet another form. gymnastics improves strength, flexibility, balance, and cognitive functioning, among other benefits. ice skating. speed skating is one form of ice skating your child can learn. but there's also figure skating, which includes single skating, pair skating, ice dancing, and synchronized skating. this sport provides a cardiovascular workout while improving flexibility, balance, and endurance. it's also a great way to develop leg muscles. skateboarding. this solo sport has numerous forms including, but not limited to slalom, freestyle, street, off-road, vert, and park. skateboarding offers many benefits including overall fitness, endurance, precision, and as many 2017-18 cover kid noah c. 8 2 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | a p r i l 2 0 1 8 8 2 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | a p r i l 2 0 1 8
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