Introducing a sport to young children may lead to a lifelong love of the sport. Photo Credit Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images
Playing sports provides important benefits for young and old alike, ranging from improvement in fitness and health to development of team spirit and feelings of accomplishment. Find a sport that you love and you'll stick with it while at the same time learning some essential life lessons and reaping positive rewards.
Sports and Physical Fitness
Playing sports, particularly those that involve a lot of activity, such as soccer, basketball, tennis and racquetball, can help you manage your weight, while also giving your muscles and cardiovascular system a good workout. Participating on a regular basis helps you burn calories. For example, a 155-pound person who plays basketball for an hour burns around 596 calories. Starting kids in a sport that they can play throughout their lives can get young people used to exercising on a regular basis, which will help them stay in shape as they get older.