Extra curricular activities are some activities outside the classroom or other than the regular curriculum. In almost every school students participate in extra curricular activities . for example ,a student can participate in regular sports while becoming a member of school team, or can be a writer for newspaper or school magazines as well as can participate in debates, some performance and shoes etc. A student can enjoy various benefits by participating in extra curricular activities and can excel more better in curriculum activities then and can have good result too. Some researches show that a part time job or working as a group leader are also extra curricular activities. There should be balance between every thing. Students when tired of exhausted and same hectic routine of study then they need some activities that can make their minds fresh and relaxed. that’s why some recreational activities should be encourages to make them happy healthy and wise as well.
In this article we will discuss about some benefits of participating in extra curriculum activities in educational institutes that have a very positive impact on student’s mind as well as their health.some of the advantages are given below:
HELP IN REGULAR EDUCATION:
Some people think that extra curricular activities are meant to free the students from educational activities for some time but in fact these activities can help in normal education as well. For example when they learn some good things or facts and gain knowledge from field then they implement their knowledge in studies and their learning capacities enhances . that’s why these activities help a student to excel more better in studies as well and have its various benefits. One more thing is when a student is fed up of monotonous work ,his mind wants to relax and refresh , these activities help the mind to get relaxed and some soothing effect to make them ready for future task and to perform well.
INCREASE CONFIDENCE:
Extra curricular activities are not only the sports , shows ,playing music or such activities, it includes participation in debates or essay writings as well. When students perform in front of crowd or do any debate then there is more confidence developed in them and they learn how to speak in front of crowd. The fear of public speaking diminishes and they learn how to speak without any hesitancy. So confidence building is very important in students because this is the key for success.
EXPLORE PASSION:
Freedom can help students to explore passion in them. For example when students play sports or any other extra curricular activities ,they may find a hidden talent in them for example when a student play sports regularly ,he can find some hidden potential in him. He can recognize that I am much better in this domain of fields and sometimes we have seen the passions turning into professions and many student continue the activity for the rest of life.
Students should be free in choosing whatever they want . instructors can guide the students and show them direction to find the talent and then a student can work hard for polishing the talent or make it to shine more.
MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO PERFORM WELL:
These extra curricular activities can motivate students to perform well. For example when a student in sports or other activities perform well and eventually he is the winner of the game , he may feel so positive and inspire himself to do much better in studies so he can be a winner among all the students. The sense of competition can enhance their learning capacity and passion to work harder in studies. If students are in top positions then they feel that now they have to secure position in studies as well so they can be a multi tasker or achievers.
MULTI TASKING:
Multi tasking is to do different tasks of different nature. For example for students multi tasking is something to lead a group, to decide what is better for team , then to work well in studies and at the same time for extra curricular activities as well. In all this he has to be alert so the studies can not get neglected. that’s why he have to pay attention in all tasks at the same time. Multi tasking can make students more active and intelligent. They learn punctuality, code of ethics and different good habits.
SOCIAL INTERACTION:
Advanced social interaction can be another benefits of student’s participation in extra course work activities . for example when a student work in a team for extra curricular activities ,then he/she may have to meet and greet with so many other people as well. This increase their social interaction. If a student is introvert then he can compensate this quality when his work includes social interaction. It have a very positive impact on the nature of student. Different people stay in same environment and work together then ultimately the become friend and learn how to stay friendly and in a cool nature.they help each other and there is a healthy competition among them. This all can increase confidence and boost the skill of team work in students.
SCHOLARSHIPS CHANCES:
There are different scholarships announced for these students who are actively participating in extra curricular activities. Even government each year distribute scholarship for these students who perform well. Another good thing is when the students start their college ,in many places there is specific seats for student to be on merit and secure admission .these students can avail scholarships by college . there are pretty more opportunities for students to continue their higher studies or the chance for international student on the basis of scholarships for extra curricular activities. To avail them previous record of student is checked and then the scholarship is awarded.
SO, in this article we discussed some of the benefits of students participation in sports or extra curricular activities and its healthy impact on their mind and exploring talent as well. It is suggested that schools or colleges should encourage these activities and promote good recreational activities so students can get benefit. There should be a balance between the studies and extra work. A student with healthy and fresh mind can perform well in studies too.
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