Fit In: Benefits of Playing College Sports
November 11, 2017
EasyUni Staff
Increase future career prospects
Perform well in a sport and you will get hired? Nay, but your future employers and bosses will probably consider your soft skills as part of your eligibility for a job.
Soft skills such as leadership, communication and organizational skills among others can be honed through co-curricular activities. This can give you an edge in the future over other students.
Moreover, some big organisations tend to recruit collegiate athletes because of their ability to work in a team and strong work ethic.
Develop character & self-esteem
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Joining any sports in college is the best period for you to discover your potential and develop your identity.
Believe it or not, playing a sport can help reduce anxiety and doubt on yourself. As you master certain technical and soft skills from a sport, you will feel more confident and contented.
Besides important traits like management skills, teamwork, commitment and discipline, you will also become wiser and more open to new ideas because you will learn lessons such as winning with respect from sports competitions and games.
Improve physical & mental health
A fit and healthy body is definitely a byproduct of playing sports. You have to go through number of fitness tests, physical training and challenges to test your body.
Not just stronger bones and muscles, the constant training and exercising also enhance your cardiovascular system, besides boosting your endurance, agility and flexibility.
In terms of mental health, being an athlete will help you develop resilience and persistence from failures, injuries and stress, helping you overcome adversity effectively.
Establish relationships & support system
Another ‘family’ - this is what you will get from playing college sports. Being in a team helps you develop a strong bond and trust among your teammates.
If you’re a freshman, joining a sports club will help you adjust in your college life. You will gain support and valuable pieces of advice from your seniors and coaches.
Moreover, your sports team can be a solid social network because you will be going through ups and downs with them. Don’t be shy to approach them for support and motivation.
Enhance academic motivation
Yes, playing sports can improve academic performance. The skills and traits you have developed from your sports team will make you a more dedicated and disciplined. Colleges require their student-athletes to maintain specific grades to ensure that students can balance curricular and extracurricular activities.
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