This famous phrase must be continuously present in the minds of mothers, fathers and teachers. Children are increasingly solicited by harmful activities against which we must protect them by encouraging them to healthy pursuits which sport comes first.

The sport develops team spirit and help the child overcome his shyness. Having spent several hours of immobility in schools causes a need for activity and energy expenditure in children. It is for parents to organize sports activities and motivate the child to choose the sport that suits him and that matches his temperament.

The child's motivation is important to select him with a sport which is practiced individually as swimming and a sport that is practiced collectively as football, basketball, ...

Which sport recommend ?

The following sports can be practiced to some from 7-8 years once or twice a week for 1 to 2 hours maximum without exceeding the total for the week 4 hours of intensive sport.

   Swimming is recommended as a sport can develop any part of the body and especially the respiratory capacity of asthmatic children.

   Basketball involves running, jumping, throwing, address. Contrary to what some parents think it does not grow. But he straightens the spine of the child and is growing larger centimeters hidden. It can be practiced from 8 years.

   Skiing gives a sense of balance and orientation. Children are delighted to discover the joys of this sport which is working all the muscles and provides them with great joy. We can start from 3-4 years.

   Dance is a school of flexibility, balance and elegance. It gives a smooth weight, excellent coordination of movements, great body control and assurance. It can be practiced from 4 years. Gymnastics requires strength and good breathing. It can be practiced with intensity from 7 years.

   Riding Be made to work and develop some muscles and bones some more than others. But it teaches children to exercise power, flexibility and coolness. It can be practiced from 9-10 years.

   Cycling favors endurance efforts. It allows the child to learn to coordinate the movements of its members and to control his body. It can be practiced from 3-4 years

   Tennis is working flexibility, skill, endurance and agility. It develops self-confidence, the spirit of flying, power analysis and perseverance. It releases energy and aggressiveness. It can be practiced from 7-8 years.

   Football develops agility and teamwork. It also increases muscle strength, ensures and improves breathing capacity. It can be practiced from 8-9 years.