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This is the second and concluding part of our series on "Life Lessons Children Learn Through Sports"   In the first part of this series we talked about following Life Lessons: 1. It’s okay to make mistakes. 2. How to control emotions. 3. Setting and achieving goals. 4. Success requires hard work. 5. How to win/succeed with class. 6. How to lose/fail with dignity. 7. Success requires sacrifice. In this concluding part, we are going to talk about seven more important Life Lessons which Children Learn through Sports: 8. Taking Responsibility   Sports is one of the first places where children start to take on some serious responsibility. A good coach always imposes a rule early on that it’s the players' responsibility to bring a drink bottle and their necessary equipment like balls and bats to practice. It’s not their parent’s responsibility to remember for them. Players will also learn that they are responsible for their actions and for

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published data on the efficiency and economic impact of physical activity on health, including sports in the workplace. The following points were found: Health benefits of Sport & Physical Activity (SPA) Regular and adapted SPA reduces the risk of premature death, all ages and causes considered. Regular practice of moderate-intensity SPA contributes to well-being and quality of life. SPA maintains and develops muscle function. Varied SPA develops bone density during growth, and slows down its decline at adult age. SPA is an important factor in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. SPA has a key role in preventing type 2 diabetes (or non-insulin dependent) SPA is a treatment for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Regular practice of SPA limits weight-gain and favors weight control SPA reduces the risk of developing certain cancers (breast, colon, endometrium...) Regular practice of SPA p

Developing the practice of  physical activity, making sports a choice, endorsed  by the CEO and employees, can be a new  managerial tool with the potential to put people  back at the heart of the corporate project.  Sports teach us something about :  1. Team spirit 2. E xchanging and sharing 3. Success 4. Common goals 5. I ndividual accomplishments Sports can  help  make work meaningful and promote a sense  of responsibility among staff.  Because sports can convey emotion, energy, innovation, they can fit into  a managerial system that cares for the professional  development of each employee.  Because  sports  allow one to dare, to question oneself, to analyze  one’s failures and victories, they can promote  recognition of courage and initiative at work, as well as the right to make mistakes. For all these reasons I wish to encourage the largest possible number of CEOs to bring sports into their companies.  By Philippe Joffard