«Fit and active from the start! »
Even the little ones love to romp, run and climb. No child is unsportsmanlike. Only the predisposition for certain sports is different and that is a good thing. Sports for children are as important as a healthy and varied diet. So sooner or later the question arises for your child for your child?
Role model function Parents' home - active parents usually also have active children
Do you spend your free time in the fresh air and love to jog or ride your bike? Then congratulations! Because your child looks at her and takes an example from you. Active parents hardly have to persuade their offspring to sports. These children automatically grow up and of course develop their own preferences over time.
Father and daughter at tennis
However, the foundation stone is laid in infancy. Support your child as much as possible so that it can develop joy and enthusiasm for an active life from the start. Always be aware of your role model function.
Play, fun and lots of exercise in children's sports
No children's sport begins with tough performance training. No worries! Rather, it is about awakening the joy and fun of sport and promoting at the same time.
It is important that the little ones get a feeling for coordination, consolidation of certain motor skills and also strengthening the condition.
All of this offer small sports groups that are tailored to the corresponding age. Find out a little more about which sport is suitable for children and which sport from what age is recommended.
Sports for children under three years
There are also a few sports and groups in which the very smallest can already participate. If your little sunshine still wears diapers, this does not mean that the little earthly is too young. On the contrary. There are already offers for babies that you are welcome to perceive:
Mums and newborns play with Baellen when swimming baby swimming
Baby swimming
Water is the element for babies par excellence. After all, it wasn't too long ago that they felt at home in it. Inquire when the next course for baby swimming begins and will be part of this community. In addition to all the positive aspects with regard to the development, it gives them unforgettable memories.
In addition to the usual diaper bag, you need baby swimming:
- 1 small sports bag
- Swimming diapers
- Bathing towel
- Baby -baby or a Hoodie
- Change
Crawling group
Immediately afterwards, the crawling group is interesting. The little ones can crawl on soft mats and get in touch with new objects. Soft balls, rings and towels provide pure enthusiasm in this first “sport”. Take this opportunity to get in touch with other parents and support your youngsters in his healthy development.
Crawling group
Toddler sports group
From the age of approximately 2.5 years, some sports clubs already offer the first toddler sports groups. Of course, this is still far from competitive sports. However, perfect for children as a sport for children. In small games and first sporting exercises, the little ones get to know the basic elements of warming, gymnastics and of course the first rules of the game for sporting activities. This children's sport also serves some clubs as the basis for promoting young talent. No matter whether football, athletics or gymnastics.
- Small sports bag
- Short sports and long sports things
- Drink
- Indoor sports
- a small towel
Which sport is recommended at what age?
After the crawling group and the toddler sports group, you can slowly search for a suitable sport for your child. Not every sport is suitable for every child. For this reason, many clubs offer free trial training. The little ones can try out a little in the new sport. It should never be cliché. Girls, for example, find as much joy in football as some boys dancing. Be open and get an overview of which sports are offered regionally. Sometimes of course the little ones automatically grow into a certain child sport. Especially when the parents are already active there.
Small maedchen while riding
In some sports, however, children should have reached school age. This includes, for example, handball. This rather complex team sport is demanding and very physical and therefore not yet suitable for small children or first graders. When it comes to choosing the right sport, make sure that your child brings with you. The most popular sports for children are:
- Do gymnastics
- Football
- athletics
- Dance
- Ride
- To swim
- Judo
- karate
- Handball
Positive aspects in sports for children
Apart from better health, sport on the offspring has a positive effect in many areas. A child automatically gets to know himself and his body much better and also likes to go to the limits. The coordination and motor skills are well trained and the physical condition is ideal. But social aspects should not be forgotten.
Children playing football
Sports in the community promote social skills. Small children enjoy and when age is achieved to do a sport in a team, then skills such as team spirit, compassion and healthy ambition are created. Finally, self -confidence is always strengthened.
The lack of movement: Serious consequences threaten
While an adult should be active about two to three times a week to stay fit and vital, the offspring should move at least one or two hours a day. The little ones instinctively do a lot of sport. Be it climbing on the playground, playing in the schoolyard or romping in the fresh air.
Climbing on the playground
Nevertheless, it has become increasingly difficult to solve children from digital entertainment these days. However, a lack of movement can result in health damage that not only has a negative impact on the development, but also lead to restrictions permanently.
There are threatening:
- Overweight
- Heavy damage
- Diseases like diabetes
- Lack of social contacts
- A bad motor skills
It is all the more important to get a child used to sport as early as possible and to grow it up with sufficient movement. Sport for children is much more than an employment. It is essential when it comes to healthy development.
In this sense: sport free!
It is not always absolutely necessary to register a child from a sports club. If there is no time or there are simply no clubs, then it means to lace up running shoes and off you go. Even the playground can become a real sports arena. Climbing and gymnastics always works here.
Child jumps trampoline
Incidentally, it is advisable to provide children with some sports equipment for individual use. That can be hula hoop tires, jump rope, balls in general and if it makes the space possible, a small trampoline in the garden. It is always important that they do not leave the little ones unattended when the impeller is on the track or start the trampoline.
