Basketball is the only team sport where a youngster can go one on one. All they need is a ball and a hoop. Basketball allows both boys and girls to start with a simple game that is fun to play and advance as far as they want to take it. The sport helps children stay fit, learn the definition of teamwork, grow confidence and become more assertive. Best of all Basketball is fun! There’s no arguing that playing basketball is a great work out. Players do not have to lift weights, run laps or keep records of progress. They just feel the joy of running of and jumping chasing each other around the court. Dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding uses all their muscles groups. The skills of dribbling and shooting are great ways to improve a child’s coordination and fine motor skills. The increased coordination along with the speed and agility that can be gained from playing basketball, are skills your child can apply toward any sport or other physical activity. Remember, the real benefit, basketball makes physical activity fun! Children as young as 3 years can begin to develop the fundamental skills necessary to play basketball. Many school district athletic programs and community leagues offer youth basketball instruction for kids as young as 5 years old. As well, programs such as the University of Alberta’s National Basketball Academy, and the University of Calgary’s Sports camps offer higher-level training and instruction for all age groups and skill levels. For More Information on Youth Basketball: http://www.nationalbasketballacademy.ca/ http://www.ucalgarycamps.ca/Dinos_home#Dinos_Bball http://basketballalberta.ca/ http://www.participaction.com
Basketball is the only team sport where a youngster can go one on one. All they need is a ball and a hoop. Basketball allows both boys and girls to start with a simple game that is fun to play and advance as far as they want to take it. The sport helps children stay fit, learn the definition of teamwork, grow confidence and become more assertive. Best of all Basketball is fun!
There’s no arguing that playing basketball is a great work out. Players do not have to lift weights, run laps or keep records of progress. They just feel the joy of running of and jumping chasing each other around the court. Dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding uses all their muscles groups. The skills of dribbling and shooting are great ways to improve a child’s coordination and fine motor skills. The increased coordination along with the speed and agility that can be gained from playing basketball, are skills your child can apply toward any sport or other physical activity. Remember, the real benefit, basketball makes physical activity fun!
Children as young as 3 years can begin to develop the fundamental skills necessary to play basketball. Many school district athletic programs and community leagues offer youth basketball instruction for kids as young as 5 years old. As well, programs such as the University of Alberta’s National Basketball Academy, and the University of Calgary’s Sports camps offer higher-level training and instruction for all age groups and skill levels.
For More Information on Youth Basketball:
http://www.nationalbasketballacademy.ca/
http://www.ucalgarycamps.ca/Dinos_home#Dinos_Bball
http://basketballalberta.ca/
http://www.participaction.com