Taking part in a sport or leisure activity is a great way to meet new people, have fun and stay healthy, regardless of your age or physical condition. Sport helps develop a number of skills like catching, throwing, running, and jumping. Being able to do these skills well is essential to being able to play and enjoy a lifelong involvement in sport.
These skills are also important for long-term health and wellbeing, and are helpful for thinking, learning and social interaction.
The evidence is very strong: Young people who are involved in regular sport and high quality physical education tend to:
be fitter
be healthier
do better academically
have better attendance
are better behaved
have positive attitude
have greater self belief and confidence
have better social and communication skills
