Sports

Children who practice sports _________.

• are more likely to understand why something can’t be done.

• tend to reinforce the social abilities of the team

• know more about their own self-esteem than children who don’t.

Which of these statements is NOT true?

• Playing tennis can help children focus their attention.

• Practicing sports during childhood will encourage good health decisions later in life.

• The positive experiences that sports bring play an important role only in a young person’s life.

The author believes that ___________.

• children should be obliged to participate in sports at school.

• parents should be forced to include sports with their children in their schedules.

• parents with obese children must practice sports.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• Practicing sports together can help all the members of the family sleep better.

• Parents of active children should consider participating in sports in order to relax appropriately.

• Active children will be able to sleep more easily if they play sports daily.

According to the text, _____________.

• by playing sports, children understand the power of hard work.

• when practicing sports, children learn that in order to achieve their goals they have to obey their coach.

• sports are particularly helpful for children who have no discipline.