Choosing a sport for children by age restrictions

Movement is life! This applies not only to the older generation, but also to children. In our age of computer technology and smartphones, it is very difficult to instill in children a love for sports. They like to play with toys on tablets more. Therefore, it is very important from an early age to properly exercise and instill a love for sports in your children.

Sports for girls

Before naming the sports that are most suitable for girls, you should pay attention to what benefits the sport will bring:

• strengthens the muscular system;
• will help improve coordination;
• will increase endurance;
• strengthens the immune system;
• will improve the functioning of the musculoskeletal system.

From the above, we can conclude that your girl has good health, physical activity is simply necessary.

The most popular activities for girls are:

• skates;
• swimming;
• dance Sport;
• gymnastics.

Any of the named sports will benefit... Each one acts not on one muscle group, but develops them as a whole. The most important thing in choosing is to build on the preferences of the child. So that over time, interest does not fade away, but only flares up. If your daughter went to several classes, and then sharply opposed, do not drag her by force, but try to find something that will suit her.

Sports for boys

Boys, though small, are still our protection and support in the future. Therefore, it is very important to guide the developing child on the right track.

For those who suffer from hyperactivity and restlessness, the following sports are perfect:

• swimming;
• football;
• tennis;
• gymnastics.

For calmer children:

• Horseback Riding;
• oriental martial arts.

Whichever sport your child chooses will always benefit. It is important to remember that everything needs a measure, and the boys of nature are carried away. It always seems to them that everything is too little. Therefore, it is worth carefully monitoring their load. Especially at an early age, so that there is no overwork or loss of strength.

What sport to choose for a child

What kind of sport to choose for your child, hardly anyone will tell you for sure. Perhaps he needs to develop lungs, then it is better to choose something like running or swimming. Or improve concentration and attention, in which case wrestling or gymnastics is suitable. Let's take a closer look at what kind of sport and how it affects the child's body.

Football

In the modern world, this sport no longer belongs entirely to men, now there is also women's football. And over time, the popularity of women's football is only gaining momentum.

So what is the use of football? Everything is simple here:

• Firstly, these are regular outdoor activities, which are extremely beneficial for the child.
• Secondly, it helps to develop all muscle groups evenly.
• Thirdly, it increases endurance.
• Fourth, football is a team game. Thanks to the interaction between the players, the child learns to communicate, make decisions, and develops psychologically.

The only disadvantage of this sport is heading, or the so-called heading - this can lead to injury. However, by observing safety precautions, serious injury can be avoided.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a very difficult sport. But if you do everything right, then in the end your child will grow into a well-built, strong, fit, slender boy or girl.

Gymnastics guarantees obtaining: strong joints, a flexible body, good coordination, a beautiful muscle frame, strengthens the internal organs.

There is an opinion that gymnastics is a purely feminine sport and from a boy she can make a girl - this is complete nonsense. The guys doing gymnastics from an early age can boast of a body filled with strength, no less than that of a boxer. In addition, they are very slender and flexible.

Boxing

Boxing is a strong body and spirit, agility, developed motor skills and accelerated reaction. This sport helps to strengthen the will, to make the child bolder, more resourceful, and more enduring.

Boxing helps to develop not only the body, but also the mind. Since in the process of struggle it is necessary to make quick decisions, instantly react to the current situation and look for ways to solve the problems that arise.

Boxing helps to engage all muscle groups, keeping the body in a beautiful condition.

The optimal age of children for sports

• from 2 to 3 years old, children are very active. At this age, it is recommended to engage in gymnastic exercises with them. But since at this age, it is difficult to keep the baby's attention on one thing, classes are advised to be carried out with short exercises.
  
• from 4 to 5 years old, the child is already being formed both physically and psychologically. He begins to show interest in certain sports. It is this time that is best suited for the so-called definition. At this age, coordination develops well.
• from 6 to 7 years old, the peak of the development of plasticity and flexibility in the body. This period is suitable for sending the child to gymnastics, swimming or martial arts. In just a few years, the mobility of the joints will decrease and it will be more difficult to develop them.
  
• from 8 to 11 years old, the child develops in speed and strength.
• from the age of 11, the child adapts to withstand a more difficult load. You can offer him to go in for athletics, shooting, boxing.