SPORTSKE AKTIVNOSTI KAO POMOĆ U SOCIJALIZACIJI DJECE

The benefits of engaging in sports activities are manifold and indisputable. From early on play has an important role in a child’s physical development. Starting with the first ball games, engaging in amateur sports or attending daily trainings in individual or team sports, young people have a chance to develop many physical and social skills. In terms of a child’s physical development, sport particularly affects the development of skilfulness, agility, speed, strength and endurance. Children who are part of a sports team have the opportunity to build the necessary social skills, interpersonal relationships, confidence and tolerance. They learn how to overcome performance anxiety and fear. Today, with ICT technology being widely available and accessible, we are facing the negative consequences of its use. Obesity, inactivity, hyperactivity and attention deficit are some of the disorders or even diseases affecting the most vulnerable population – children and adolescents. The paper provides examples of sports activities and motivation strategies applied at Centre for providing services in community Klasje Osijek.