Many sports are played in teams
and working in groups helps
co-operation and teamwork skills.
You can work with your
teammates, encourage them to
do well and work together for a
common purpose
Team members spend a lot of time
together such as on tour or on training
courses, so it is important you get on
well with them
Developing friendships and mixing socially
You get to know new people and
make new often long lasting
friendships. Most sports offer
mixing off the sports field at
socials
Gaining a good attitude to competing
You learn to repect your opponent,
making you manage relationships
with others better