Richard D Ginsburg Ph.D, with Psychology Today, questions whether playing high-level sports garners kids better opportunities to get into colleges of their choice. The truth is " less than 5% in most cases as estimated by the NCAA and the National Alliance of Youth Sports" play college sports. "Bill Pennington wrote in the New York Times, full scholarships are rarely given. In fact, most scholarships fail to match the years of annual youth sports bills that include membership fees and extensive travel bills. Is it really worth our time, energy, and dollars to invest in such an unlikely outcome?"
So why then should kids play sports, here are what studies reveal:
- sports improve cardiovascular health
- lowers the risk of obesity
- enhances social skills and overall mental health
- cultivates character and encourages versatility
- incites thoughtfulness and develops leadership skills
- being in good physical shape allows for comfortability and confidence in their own bodies
Parents have a lot of reasons as to why they want their kids to play sports, but it does seem more likely that sports will provide your child with life skills rather than a slam dunk into college.
For details: Psychology of Sport - Will playing sports get our kids into college?
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