Do Children Sports Activities Certainly Construct Character?
There is no solid evidence that exercise shapes personality. This is illustrated by the results of a meta-analysis of the relationship between athletics and character development. At the level of the Olympics, it cannot be endorsed.” Imagining sport as a character-building activity, especially in relation to athletic behavior and moral thinking. It’s true that coaches can build a supportive team culture and foster beneficial habits among players. “But that doesn’t mean they necessarily sneak into class, school, work, or family. Plus, sports teams aren’t the only place kids learn how to work together. For example, it is impossible to tell whether a particular experience will make a person highly trained or truly cooperative. “I played sports during and after college, but I did all sorts of other things that made me who I am,” she said.
KQED’s Linda Flanagan says it’s up to adults to decide what kids get out of sports.
- Published in Sport Equipment