Have you ever heard “healthy body, healthy mind”? Well, according to Jens Bangsbo, Danish professor of Physiology and Sports Sciences at the University of Copenhagen and a former soccer player, “the exercise significantly increases the health of children, their knowledge of health and their learning ability.” And what better way to exercise their children than through the beautiful football game.
A health soccer study investigated football training in schools and sports clubs* and the results were really encouraging. It has been discovered that the soccer training on small sides (think of mini -games with fewer players in a smaller field or futsal) induces heart frequencies, a large number of intense actions and technical success rates before children and the fototebles girl.
But the benefits do not stop there. 98% of children who are soccer club members achieve the physical activity recommendation of the health authorities and have stronger bones, less fat and greater aerobic aptitude than the members of the non -sports clubs. Imagine that, your son is doing all that exercise while having fun and makes new friends!
And it is not just football clubs that provide opportunities for children to play. It has been found that school -based football participation, including organized football, as well as the game regularly in the patio of recreation in rest times, improves bone health, heart health, physical capacity and learning in ALD children. Old.
In summary, playing football can provide a series of benefits for children, including:
- Physics: football requires running, kicking and other physical activities, which can help children improve their physical condition and general health.
- Teamwork: Soccer is a team sport, which can teach children the importance of working together and communicating with others.
- Discipline: Soccer requires discipline and focus to succeed, which can help children develop self -discipline and a strong work ethic.
- Trust: As children become more skilled in football, they can develop more confidence in themselves and their skills.
- Socialization: Playing football allows children to interact with other children and build friendships.
- Stress relief: football is an excellent way for children to release energy and reduce stress.
- Mental benefits: football can help children improve their memory, problem solving skills and decision -making skills.
So, whether your son is part of a club or simply plays at school, football is a fantastic way of improving his health and physical state.
*Information obtained from the British Journal of Sports Medicine
He suggested additional reading:
Friends for life! The social benefits of children who play football
The benefits that children are a team captain in football
