Physical activity is the ___(1)___ obvious benefit of sports participation. Children often spend too much time watching television or ___(2)___ video games. But sports practices and games provide an opportunity for exercise that can help keep kids in shape and ___(3)___.
Sports participation can help children develop social skills that will benefit them ___(4)___ their entire lives. They learn to interact not only with other children their age,___(5)___ also with older individuals in their coaches and sports officials. Kids learn leadership skills, team-building skills and communication skills that will help them in school, their future ___(6)___ and personal relationships.