Athletics
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Team sports can provide many benefits for middle school students. Positive experiences that sports and an active lifestyle bring play an important role in a young person’s life.
- Many athletes do better academically.
- Sports teach teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Sports encourage good decision-making about physical health.
- Sports boost self-esteem.
- Sports help students make friends and a support system.