Sports are definitely important in a child's development. Depending on the sport, you learn a lot of things. Some sports teach teamwork. This will be useful later in friendships, marriages and at work. Many sports strengthen muscles and promote coordination, as well as balance and footwork. Most adults do some form of physical work, whether at work or at home, so this is important for preparing a child for future tasks as well as maintaining healthy exercise. Some require quite intense concentration. This is useful when studying and in mentally challenging jobs. A variety of sports teach discipline. It is an attribute to be