Getting involved in organised sport or recreation can also have a positive effect on children's attitude and self esteem.
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We already know that sport and recreation is good for us in many different ways.
There is now a wealth of research indicating that people who participate in sport are more alert and have better mental health.
Structured, community sport and recreational activities were found to have a positive effect on learning and attitude to school.
Raising awareness of the potential positive relationships between sport, physical activity and better educational outcomes may provide the necessary motivation for parents, schools and stakeholders to invest in increasing children's physical activity levels.
Speakers:
Dr Norman Swan – The Health Report – ABC Radio
Karen Martin – School of Population Health, University of Western Australia
Ken Waters – Educator and Dennis Lillee's first coach
Professor Terry Dwyer – Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Rev Andrew Syme – Headmaster, Scotch College and board member of the Western Australian Institute of Sport
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