Balancing Sports and AcademicsA student excelling in sports often fails to give studies its due attention. If sports is your first love, and you want to excel in academics too, read the following article that talks about striking a balance between these two. Nothing is More Important than Time Management Parents should motivate their wards to practice time management. It is about prioritizing things that are important, and effectively managing all other tasks. Students who take keen interest in sports, and look at it as their first priority, should learn to develop excellent time management skills. Majority of the children, who excel in sports find it difficult to keep pace with academics, and this is where the role of time management comes in. Time management ensures that the child spends each minute fruitfully. Students who are more into sports generally miss classes and then have to prepare for exams at the eleventh hour. If they learn to organize their day there would be less panic and cramming during exam time. Here are a few effective tips to practice time management.
For sporting success, along with the child's efforts, the support of parents is undeniably essential. Parents need to play many roles, that of a motivator, a caretaker and a helper. A child would not be able to cope up with his/her studies if he/she fails to get the guidance of teachers, parents, and peers. Yes, for sports-minded kids, the support of parents and peers holds immense value. Parents should strive to set ideals for their kids by leading an organized life. By an organized life, what I mean is, allotting time for every activity. The attitude, behavior, and actions of parents, all influence their child's mindset and sow the seeds of learning. Thus, the first tip for parents is to set an example for their kids by utilizing their own time effectively. Secondly, parents should encourage their wards to play the sport he/she likes, and make sure that he/she is concentrating on his/her school work too. At the most, parents can help their children in completing homework and school assignments. This may not be acceptable to everyone, but there is no harm in it if your child is sweating it out at the ground daily. So give the child all possible help and encouragement in order to strike that desired balance. Now comes the role of peers. The support of classmates is also essential to achieve a balance between sports and academics. A child who gives most of his/her time to sports may miss out on important classes, he/she should thus not be weary of seeking help of his/her peers to be at par with the school portion. The classmates of such kids can help with notes and other things that he lacks. Stay Updated about all the Activities in School Even if a student is missing out on the classes in school, try to ensure that he/she is aware of all the necessary school activities by regularly communicating with his/her teachers and classmates. Teachers help or guidance can be sought if he/she has missed some classes due to participation in sports. The key lies in staying active on the academic arena too. Seek every possible help to stay aware about the latest developments in academics. Browse through the following student-centric tips for meeting that desired balance.
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