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Research has consistently found that most children participate in sports because of the following:
- to have fun
- to do something they are good at
- to improve skills and learn new skills
- for thrills and excitement
- to be with friends or make new friends
- to get exercise and become fit
- to learn to be a team player
- to win
- for moral development
Take time to explore your child's interests and preferences. And keep these motives in mind when discussing your child's involvement in sports.
Also consider these four human needs:
- acceptance
- enjoyment
- success
- choice
When these needs are met, your child will have the base confidence and perspective to pursue excellence. Be a 'team' person and enjoy life and all that it has to offer.
Check in regularly with your young athlete. A good sports program should provide some need fulfillment in all four areas.
This was originally written by Cal Botterill and Tom Patrick for Sport Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro.
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