Importance of Sports and Physical activities in Schools

Most of the kids spend more time on computer, video games and television which makes them to be inactive in their lifestyles. Research proves that half of the students who are inactive in classroom and who spend more time on watching television, computer are overweight and are usually less physically fit, as they don’t engage in activities which burn calories. Hence sports education is very much essential for kids.

Participating in Sports and other physical activities have many benefits for children. Physical activity always stimulates the physical and mental growth of a child and also it is not just limited to being fit but has good effects on their studies as well.

Sports help kids in character building and maintain energy and strength which improve their blood circulation and physically fit, it also improves the mental sharpness and stamina. It always develop a sense of friendliness, team spirit, confidence among children.

Education is partial without sports. So sports and physical activities are very important and it has to be encouraged in school curriculum. It is essential for parents and teachers to bring children back to the playground.

That's why Jain Heritage School (JHS) encourage more sports activities than any other school. There are many opportunities in JHS to involve your kids in sports activities. Jain Heritage School is Ranked No 1 among Top CBSE Schools for Individual attention and Sports Education in India by Education today (2016).

Here is an overview of some of the Sports facilities available at Jain Heritage School:

•          Cricket
•          Tennis
•          Basketball
•          Football
•          Volleyball
•          Swimming
•          Karate
•          Badminton
•          Snooker/Billiards

Sports Infrastructure

Jain Heritage School has a state-of-the-art sports complex “KREEDA”.

KREEDA comprises of:

• Matsya - 8 lane Olympic size Swimming Pool with gallery for more than 400 spectators
• Laana - Synthetic Tennis Court
• Shikya - Synthetic Basketball Court
• Patala - The Table Tennis Centre
• Phaalakaa - Cricket Field turf with practice pitches
• Gulishanku - Billiards & Snooker
• Udyatha - Fitness Centre with multipurpose halls

For more details: Sports Facility at Jain Heritage School