WATCHING the Olympics and Paralympics can inspire young children to become Olympians themselves. The challenge for many parents is in choosing the right sport for their children. So, how can a parent help a child pick a sport that will best serve his or her needs and interests? Children in the initiation stage of 6 to 10 years should participate in fun and low-intensity training programmes. In designing a training programmes, parents need to emphasize multilateral development by introducing various skills and exercises like running, jumping, catching, throwing, battling, balancing and rolling.

Source: The Star September 19, 2021 23:11 UTC