A Host of Benefits Through the World of Sports

It's essential that schools include physical education into their curriculum, as children must be properly educated about their health and how exercise effects it. Additionally, sports help other areas of development rather than just physical development. By making physical education available, schools are assisting in the development of their student's cognitive, social and emotional development.
YCIS Shanghai understands that physical education is important and above all, necessary, as it helps students achieve excellence in all facets of life. Therefore YCIS has developed an intricate programme that looks to positively affect those who participate in physical education. YCIS also offers a wide range of extra-curricular sports, which has been known to even further develop the positive characteristics that sports enforce. As you look to promote positive habits in your child, remember that the benefits of sports is substantial, and could help them achieve greatness in the future.

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1. A Host of Benefits Through the World of Sports Sports with YCIS Shanghai
2. The Role of Physical Education Physical education programmes are a fundamental part in the development of young children, as they help children develop stronger motor skills and cognitive thinking skills. PE programmes and school sports also help students discover who they are, develop a sense of teamwork and fair play, and gain respect for not only themselves but for other students as well. PE programmes also help students to development positive lifelong attributes and habits, such as a willingness to work with others and a love of physical activity. The creation and maintenance of meaningful Physical Education programmes (PE programmes) in schools can help students generate and maintain healthy eating and exercise routines.
3. Physical Education at YCIS Shanghai YCIS Shanghai understands the importance of the physical and mental development of their students as they grow within the school system. We have developed a comprehensive system of both PE programmes and extracurricular sports from the ground up. YCIS Shanghai has exceptional PE teachers at all levels who encourage students to be their best in both mind and body. Our staff embrace the notion that dedication, effort and cooperation are just as important in sport as actual performance on the court, pitch or field. This view encourages an appreciation of sport without creating hierarchies based on skill or performance.
4. The Importance of Physical Education • PE programmes and school sports assist the cognitive, social and emotional development of students through high levels of activity. • PE and school sports programmes also help students to develop social competencies and problem- solving skills through challenging and enriching activities. • Studies on physical education and academic performance, such as the one published by Trudeau and Shephard in 2008, articulate that physical education can have a positive outcome on students’ academic work. • Increased participation in school sports and PE programmes increased positive classroom behaviour and helped boost memory and concentration. • These programmes help students discover who they are, their full potential and generate a sense of self-worth and accomplishment. • Students active in sports and PE also participated in the classroom to a larger extent than their non-active peers, leading to more engaged learning by students.
5. School Sports: Beyond PE Classes Studies published in journals such as the “Journal of School Health” have shown that physical activity helps students build positive attitudes, cultivate core skills such as teamwork and honesty, and develop a healthy lifestyle. In the hyper-competitive world of university admissions, participation and leadership in school sports may help students gain an edge when applying to top universities. • This advantage will be especially pronounced if students excel in a sport and wish to compete at the collegiate level. • Participation in school sports emphasises cooperation and leadership • Students also benefit from the sense of camaraderie and unity that are developed by participation in team sports. • Sports in which students compete as individuals, such as shot put or pole vaulting also yield benefits as participants bear witness to the benefits of perseverance, dedication and self- motivation.
6. YCIS Shanghai School Sports YCIS Shanghai’s unique Interhouse Sporting System allows for competition within YCIS. Students are assigned to teams and compete against each other in table tennis, volleyball, soccer, badminton, basketball and athletics. Students in Years 7 to 9 may opt to compete in weekly sporting events with students from other schools within in the China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA). In Years 10-13 students may compete against teams from other schools in the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS) and the Shanghai International Schools Activities Conference (SISAC) in volleyball, basketball and football (soccer). Recent achievements include championship in the Boys’ ACAMIS Volleyball Orange Division and the Girls’ ACAMIS Basketball Orange Division.