Motor skills, activity, socialization — the benefits of sports can be listed endlessly. But only if you take responsibility for the organization of the process. What mistakes do parents make when sending their children to sports clubs and schools and how to avoid them?
Dr. Stephen
Not consulting a pediatrician
Before enrolling a child in any sort of organized exercise or sport, it is important to first consult the child’s pediatrician. A complete examination should show what kind of training will be helpful for the child and any limitations or exercises to avoid that the parents should be aware of.
While physical exercise is always important, not every child is well suited for every type of exercise or sport. Fortunately, it is now possible to choose physical activity while taking into account almost any health condition. The decision of whether a child can play a particular sport should be made by a doctor, since parents sometimes tend to go to extremes, exaggerating or downplaying associated risks.
Not taking into account the child's characteristics
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