In today's modern and busy world, children's inactivity has become one of the major concerns of parents and health professionals.. Sports and physical activities not only play an important role in physical health, but also have a profound effect on children's mental health, social behavior and the development of motor skills. Sports and physical activities play a vital role in strengthening the cardiovascular system, muscles and skeleton... - **Muscular and skeletal growth:** Regular exercise has a positive effect on the growth of bones and muscles and reduces the risk of bone instability and fracture in the future... - **Weight control and prevention of obesity:** Physical activities consume extra calories in the child's body and prevent overweight and obesity.... - **improving the immune system and reducing disease:** Regular exercise causes blood vessels to dilate and the body's immune system to function better and increase the child's resistance to infections..... ### 2... healthy mental and social development Exercise has a significant impact on mental health and social skills.... - **reducing stress and anxiety:** Exercise releases happiness hormones and reduces stress hormones and improves the mental state of the child.... Success in sports activities, group performance and winning various titles strengthens the child's self-confidence.... - **Social skills:** Participating in group games and sports teaches children interaction and teamwork, respect for others, and life skills... ### 3... Types of sports suitable for different ages For maximum benefits, exercise should be appropriate for the child's age and abilities: - **Ages below 6 years:** Free games, light sports, running, throwing and catching balls, interactive games and creative activities... - **School ages (6-12 years):** Running, cycling, swimming, football, basketball, group sports, dancing and reconciliation... - **Ages of teenagers:** Specialized sports, strength training, volleyball, tennis, yoga and other activities that require more strength and skill..... ### 4... Key points to encourage children to be physically active - **Creating good patterns:** Parents should also do sports activities and encourage the child to play an active role.... - **Variety in sports programs:** By changing the type of activities, the child's motivation is maintained and does not become uniform.... - **Participation of family and friends:** Group activities encourage the child to continue the activity and maintain motivation.... - **Reward and encouragement:** Appreciation and small encouragements increase the child's motivation to continue the activity... ### Conclusion Sports and physical activity is a valuable asset for the health, happiness and success of children.... Creating the habit of exercise in childhood plays an important role in their long-term health and character development.... Parents, coaches and trainers can play an important role in this process by providing opportunities and creating a healthy and encouraging environment and build a healthy and active future for the next generation.... *** Footnote: This general information is a limited summary of diagnostic, treatment and/or drug information.. This information is not comprehensive and should be used as a tool to help the user understand and/or evaluate potential diagnostic and treatment options.. This information does not include all information about conditions, treatments, drugs, side effects or risks that may apply to a particular patient.. and is unique to the patient.. Use of medications, talk to your doctor... This information does not endorse any treatment or medication as safe, effective or approved for the treatment of a particular patient.. Responsibility for this information or its use... > * Among the medical services provided in the clinic are periodic examinations of children, periodic monitoring of children's growth and physical development, treatment of various infectious, digestive and respiratory diseases in children and adolescents, nutritional counseling, education and periodic care of premature babies, monitoring and treatment of all periodic problems during infancy, periodic mental and physical evaluation of children. > > *special services of Dr. Mehdi Afshari: specialized office circumcision, home visit and online consultation* > > *Practice address: No. 193, South Mehrabad, Southern Air University, Tafarsh East, Tehran > > *Contact number: 021-66602506*