Social And Emotional Benefits Of Team Sports In Team Sports

Everyone thinks team sports are only good for the physical and fun part. However, that is not true, team sports have many good benefits. One of those benefits is the development of good character. Character is defined as, "those moral qualities that constitute the nature of a leader and shape his or her decisions and actions" (USMA). There are Six Principles of good character which include; honesty, courage, compassion, generosity, fidelity, integrity, fairness, self-control and prudence, according to the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Good character is practice tremendously when sports are involved. Team sports will teach and impact many of the athletes by helping them learn life lessons and ways to get things

Discipline is a very great trait to have in life. Discipline helps a person make decisions and stick to it. When participating in team sports one develops self-discipline when they find time to practice and better themselves in that sport. Discipline is developed through team sports and is carried over well into life. Discipline is taught in sports by the athlete pushing hard to succeed Respecting others is part of having self-discipline. In the article, Social and Emotional Benefits of Playing Sports, the author states, “Respecting opponents is a central part of every game and great sportsmanship” (Rosario). During the game, the athletes learn to respect their opponents, coaches, and officials to allow them to guide and teach you more about the game. One example of respect is after the game when players go shake their opponents’ hands and say good game. It is a sign of respect to each team when the teams do

Participating in team sports or any sports help one maintains a healthy body which contributes to good character. Participating in sports provides consistent exercise. When one’s body is healthy and in shape it helps boost the confidence of the person and it produces a positive outcome for the team. According to a 2005 study at D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York, A teen who participates in sports in high school reduces her risk of taking illegal drugs. This improves the body to be healthy which will build character. If one athlete sees another person doing drugs the athlete will be able to help the other teenagers with why they should do the drugs with following the principals of good character. The exercise is great for the body and can promote healthy lifestyles. Being healthy physically will build one’s character and will make them strong and know how to push through the tough