... us are involved in some way with sports. Whether it is a scrimmage game of soccer at recess in elementary school, playing on the varsity athletic team, or simply watching the Olympics on TV, sports have an influential role in our everyday lives. We are taught at a young age that sports ... benefits that a child can gain from participating in sports. Other benefits include development of group cooperation, teamwork and friendship-making skills. Being a part of a team, in a sense brings about feelings of belonging and acceptance. This helps raise the child's self-esteem, while spontaneousl...

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