I know a lot of you are thinking of ways on how your children would spend their free time towards fun, productivity and more memories now that summer is just around the corner! That is why taking your kids to a sporting class is always a good option. Here is your best guide on picking a sport for your child!

Learning a new hobby at a younger age opens up a whole world of opportunities for your child’s personal development. And when it comes to choosing the best hobby for your child this year, sport is always one of the best programs. Not only is it fun, but also beneficial to one’s understanding of the self.

So now you may be asking: what sports should my child play? or what sport is right for my child’s age? To find out the best sports for your kids, consider top two things — INTEREST and SKILLS TO BE ACQUIRED.

The first and obvious question you need to ask your child is what kind of sports do they enjoy and what would they like to learn. There’s no point out enrolling to a swim teacher if your child hates the water and would opt indoor sports instead. Likewise, there’s no point in making a fuss about a child preferring ball games at the moment rather than the aquatics. So, sit down and talk with your child. Have a look at different options to see the kind of sport your child would enjoy doing.

Nevertheless, hating a sport in the beginning may just be a product of their initial fear of a certain sport. Hence, having someone older to teach them the concept of a sport is crucial in order to ease any misconception. It is also important for positive outlook and encouragement be molded to a child’s mind so that they may ultimately enjoy playing their chosen sports.

Although this can be, in the long run, an acquired skill, it is still important to ask the level of athleticism at the start. Enjoying sports on the basis of their actual level of stamina, power, speed, and capacity should be the first phase. If they are not naturally athletic, it would be cruel to put them in a group with lots of children who were already pros at the sport.

Be sure to think of the fitness level of your child. It is ideal to have the child commence sports at the beginner phase, then to the reinforcer phase, then to the challenger phase. Make sure that you let them excel with motivation in mind. A healthy outlook forms a healthy child who loves their sports.

Will your child want to work at a team sport or as an individual ? There are some amazing team sports out there such as basketball, football, rugby and baseball, but if your child prefers being on their own this might not be the option for them. Dancing, tennis and athletics can be great for an individual and it will allow your child to grow their skills and excel in their own way.

Of course, all doors will be open from the start when picking a sport for your child. Let them feel how it is like to play with a team as well as on how being an individual player is in the beginning. This will broaden their horizons on their decision-making power, as well as enable them to be at their comfort zone. Playing as a team or as an individual will have various dynamics. But at the end of the day, what’s important is how they become responsible players through their sports.

How confident is your child? If you have a child who is shy and struggles to talk to people, it might actually be a good idea for you to encourage them into a team based sport to help them grow their confidence and make new friends. Your child will start to socialize and be less anxious as they become more aware of the importance of communication to make things work. You will know your own child and you’ll be able to make a judgement for them specifically, so make sure to think this through and pay attention to your child when picking a sport for your child.

Coordination is important when looking at sports and it is a must for you to be able to choose sports which build strength and improve weakness. For instance, your child might be good with throwing and catching but might be stumbling their feet. This makes sports like football the ideal choice for them this year to correct and improve their coordination.

Think it through and make sure that your child is confident with whatever sport they play. I hope this ultimate guide has helped you choose the right sports for your child. Until next time!