A total of 11,235 children aged from 9 to 13 took part in the study.
This might not be entirely surprisingthe links betweenexercise and better mental healthhave been well-documented.
From lowering stress hormones toboosting confidenceand even improving sleep, exercise can help to maintain good mental health.
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Team Sports vs.
However, there could be a few different explanations for this.
This might also be because individual sports lack the camaraderie andsense of belongingof a team sport.
Or children who feel excluded from team sports, for whatever reason, to begin with?
Neil Hardy
The child’s needs and wishes should always be considered.
Pushing a child into team sports without their agreement is unlikely to yield a successful outcome.
“The childs needs and wishes should always be considered.
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