Winter sports and children’s development.
Winter activities are fun and facilitate children's mental and physical development.
Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and sledges, if chosen as an activity from a young age, all contribute positively to children's development.
A new research comes to prove what is already common knowledge in Switzerland:
That skiing is good for our mind and body!
Researchers found that children attending sports classes like cross country-skiing have better motor abilities and acquire new motor skills faster than pupils in unsportsmanlike classes.
While it is known that sports at a young age can help in both movement and bone development, studies have also shown that children in cold parts of the world tend to not move as much during the winter months and prefer to stay inside where it's warm. For this reason, they prefer hobbies that are not sports related.
In these cases, movement and activity is infrequent and does not facilitate muscle and bone development, as well as gross and fine motor skills. It is important to note, that doctors recommended to parents to spend time outdoors with their children throughout the year including the winter months in order not to become deficient in Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps in the growth and strengthening of our bones, and lack of it may lead to frequent fractures, aches and delayed motor development.
How to Dress Kids up for Winter Outdoor Activities
It is no wonder that most parents are always searching for fun outdoor winter activities that will keep our young ones moving even during cold weather.
Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing or sledges are great fun for all ages but especially for children.
