The Benefit of Sport On Academic Performance

The Importance Of Balance 

J.A Collier 

AS BOYS COME INTO THE FINAL YEARS OF SCHOOL AND THE PRESSURE TO PERFORM AND THE WORK RATE RISES, SPORT SEEMS TO GET IN THE WAY FOR MANY PEOPLE, LEADING THEM TO QUIT ALTOGETHER. However, this decision may be negatively impacting academic progress and here’s why. 

At Shore there are many opportunities for Sport, whether it comes from compulsory summer and winter sport or to gym sessions, however it means that almost all students are engaging in Sport of some type throughout the week. Now for some people this may seem like it is detrimental to their academic performance and that they are being held back by sport, yet there is a reason why sport is so crucial to a student’s life. Recent studies have clearly highlighted that physical activity is shown to stimulate brain development and is more likely to improve academic performance than negatively affect it. Therefore, sport has been shown to help with brain development which in turn is helping boys with their school work. 

There are more benefits from sports than just the physiological benefits. Sport has shown to help students develop a number of character, building traits that will both help them in their studies and life altogether. For Shore students, Sport is a great way for boys to develop their leadership skills while also learning key life values such as discipline, patience, perseverance and teamwork. Sport is an amazing tool for boys to develop these key values to help them in their studies such as discipline with studying or perseverance in sticking with a concept until you understand it, which has proven to help students learn and retain knowledge much more effectively.

So Shore students, I urge you to continue with Sport all the way to the end of Year 12 as it provides you with so many key values and benefits to help you with your academic progress. Sport is also a great way to have a study break and enjoy time with your mates which is key to having a great time at School. Good luck to everyone this Term in their Sport and I hope you all continue them till the end of Year 12.