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Physical activity does more than get us into shape. Exercise has proven to relieve stress and tension, reduce anxiety, improve mental focus, generate better sleep, and more. Unfortunately, many girls miss out on the fun of sports that could improve their health, boost their confidence, increase their self-esteem and help them cope with various stresses they experience in life. Both boys and girls can benefit from sports, and tennis is a great way to reap these benefits. Here’s how our tennis summer camp for girls and boys can help your child.
Deal with Pressure
Sports teach girls how to win and lose, be resilient and cope with disappointment, and accept and appreciate their bodies. Sports provides the opportunity for girls to meet others who share their goals and interests. With all sports, there is a level of pressure to socialize and do your best, but with the positive environment and encouragement of fellow players and our instructors, your child will improve their ability to deal with pressure.
Boosts Academic Performance
There are numerous studies that show that girls who play sports do better in academics. Exercise improves mental functions such as learning, retaining information, and concentrating. Since sports teaches girls how to overcome obstacles to do their best, this principle will also translate into their classes at school.
Builds Self-Confidence
Girls who play sports quickly learn to accept their own bodies regardless of their size. The focus of sports is on the game and their abilities as players, where other areas of their lives may focus more on their physical appearances. Sports brings all girls to the same level, which helps them feel better emotionally. They will also get stronger and in shape as they play, which will improve their self-confidence.
Improves Overall Health
Physical activity helps kids maintain an ideal weight, improve their cardiovascular health and mood, and much more. Girls who are physically active from childhood onward are less likely to develop health conditions like breast cancer in adulthood.
Develop New Friendships
It’s amazing the quality of friendships that develop through sports! Girls can make new friends with others from their tennis camp, and the introductions are sometimes easier than at school. Since sports like tennis focus on teamwork, girls on the same team instantly have something in common that can grow into meaningful friendships.
Register Your Child at Bayview Village Tennis Camp
If your daughter has a hard time making friends at school, needs more physical activity in her life, or simply loves sports, our Toronto tennis camp is the perfect place for her to spend the summer! Our summer tennis program will help your child grow in self-confidence, mental strength, emotional well-being, and physical abilities. Our certified and trained instructors will help your child understand the importance of sports as part of a healthy lifestyle, and encourage them so they can become talented and confident tennis players. For more information about our summer tennis programs, visit our web site, call us at (905) 889-7293, or e-mail us at pnielsen889@rogers.com.