Importance of Sports for Building Self-Esteem of Students

Many parents enroll their children in sports to build their child's character and self-esteem. Self-esteem is the feeling of self-worth that determines how valuable and competent we feel. Sports experiences can positively affect self-esteem.Students experiences in sports can affect their self-esteem. Relationships with parents, coaches and teammates can all affect self-esteem. A positive self-esteem is key to psychological well-being. Students who have a positive self-esteem are better able to cope with wins and losses in life. These enhanced coping skills can translate into lifetime benefits such as: reduced anxiety, a more optimistic outlook on life, and fewer interpersonal problems, less chance of conforming to social pressure, a better body image, being less likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as drug use. Self-esteem can be enhanced by positive experiences in sports. Students self-esteem can be improved by being good at sports . Coaches, families and teammates can bolster an athlete's self-esteem by creating a supportive environment that celebrates the students skill development and includes positive social relationships. Ensuring that all students experience some form of success and acknowledging these successesgivingstudents responsibilities and leadership opportunities on the team. Some of the following strategies can be used for students: encourage them to focus on the team and their personal game highlight rather than on whether the team won or lost, help them experience the fun in playing sports such as being part of a team, making new friends, travelling to other communities, learning new skills and getting some physical activity! Sports can have a positive impact on studentself-esteem.