Kids in Sports: Fitness Benefits, Games and Motivation

Sports and games play a vital role in school-age development, providing essential exercise and fostering motivation. From gymnastics to tennis, engaging in physical activity helps kids build lifelong fitness habits.

Pros & Cons of Children in Sports

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Amy Kaminsky

Health care providers place a growing emphasis on physical fitness for kids. One way for children to stay healthy is to play sports. In addition to providing physical activity, sports also help children develop social skills and practice teamwork.

Amy Kaminsky worked as a television producer, producing programming for networks including Home and Garden Television and The Animal Planet. Kaminsky also produced pharmaceutical training videos for a national retail drug chain to update pharmacists on topics including vitamins, supplements and pharmacist-patient relations. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communications and is working toward her Master of Arts degree in communication studies.