Role of Sports and Games in Holistic Development of Prospective Teachers

Abstract

Sports and games are vital in educating the whole development of aspiring educators and facilitate the mental, emotional and physical well being. In addition to building physical fitness, these exercises also work on building crucial life qualities such as discipline, leadership and teamwork, as well as time management. Playing sport greatly benefits teachers-in-training by helping them become resilient, stess reduction, positive outlooks, and all skills that are helpful for their professional and personal development. The addition of sports in teacher education also fosters healthy life and the educated and duty feeling to practise similar habits to their future pupils. The inclusion of games and sports in teacher preparation programs in educational institutions will enable production of well round and compassionate teachers who can encourage healthy lifestyle choices in next generation.