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Playing a sport is not only beneficial towards your health, but it can also give you the boost you need academically. Research has shown the relationship between physical activity sports and academic grades, and students who are healthier tend to do better on standardized tests.  In a 2009 study by the Kansas State High School Activities Association, students who participated in sports performed better in standardized tests, had a higher graduation rate and higher overall GPA  This could be due to the academic requirements that are needed to be a part of the team, and also that the mind is much healthier and active, when you are physically that ways as well. Here are some academic as well as non academic benefits of playing a sport:

1) Increases your concentration powers and focusing abilities. As you are playing, all you think about is the proceeding game, this can very much help you when you sit to study and can prevent you from distractions.

2) Sports are generally team-based efforts, so you learn about how to co-ordinate with others as well as leadership and management skills.

3) Studies have also shown that students, who are into sports, tend to work much harder in the classroom, as they have a very active mind and body.

4) Sports also has other benefits like, it reduces the chances of obesity, improves flexibility and coordination and helps keep your body fit and strong. 

5) Another really important benefit of playing sports in school is your social life. Students who take part in sports have a lot more friends, as sports are generally team games. So, if you are new to school and don’t have any friends, just start going for practice and you’ll end up making a lot of friends.

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