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The document outlines the benefits of sports in educational institutions, emphasizing that participation in sports enhances academic performance, promotes teamwork, and contributes to overall health and self-esteem. It also includes a sports schedule for various educational levels and a projected cost analysis for organizing sports activities. Engaging in sports is presented as a valuable decision for students' personal and academic growth.

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SPOETSFILEEEEEE

The document outlines the benefits of sports in educational institutions, emphasizing that participation in sports enhances academic performance, promotes teamwork, and contributes to overall health and self-esteem. It also includes a sports schedule for various educational levels and a projected cost analysis for organizing sports activities. Engaging in sports is presented as a valuable decision for students' personal and academic growth.

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BENEFITS OF SPORTS IN LEARNING INSTITUTIONS


Why we should take part in sports
Physical exercise when integrated in curriculum helps learners to acquire a balanced growth.
The following are some of reasons why students should be encouraged to engage in
PHYSICAL sports while in learning institution.
EXERCISE IS
Athletes perform better in academics
GOOD FOR
Engaging in sports requires a lot of time and energy. Sports require skills of
MIND,
memorization, repetition and learning which are directly relevant to class work.
BODY AND
SPIRIT Sports encourage team-work and help to achieve goals
Aggressively going for a common goal with teammates and team manager, teaches
one how to shape a collective team synergy and effectively communicate the best way to
solve problems en route victory. This will be very helpful in later life when one encounters
problems at the place of work or at home.

Sports offer many health benefits

S ports improve fitness and help in weight reduction. sports also encourage healthy living.
Athletes avoid smoking and alcohol drinking which offers health benefits in later life.

Sports boost self-esteem


Realising that hard work pays off brings about self-confidence. Winning a sport inspires an
athlete to achieve any other goal set. This is very exciting and rewarding.

For all these reasons, it is always a great decision to get involved in sports.
SPORTS SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR
SEASON 1

SEASON 2

SEASON 3

SEASON 4

Secondary Schools Football Indoor Games


Athletics

Primary Schools Indoor Games Football Swimming


Teacher colleges Indoor Games Football
Swimming
Technical Colleges Football
Universities Rugby Swimming Motor Sports

Department of Sport Resources


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Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4


Primary Schools 20 18 4 20.4
Secondary Schools 10 8 20 15
Teacher Colleges 10 8 20 9
Technical Colleges 5 20 15 15
Universities 9 7 5 6

Universities

Technical Colleges

Teacher Colleges

Secondary Schools

Primary Schools

0 5 10 15 20 25

Season 4 Season 3 Season 2 Season 1

Figure 1The Annual Projected Cost of Organizing Sports (Ksh.000,000)

Department of Sport Resources

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