I study at a competitive school which requires me to do revision most of the time while at school. However, there are extra-curricular activities at school which I never participate in. Do you think they are that important, or is there any way they are going to help me make most out of my time at school?

Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the total education of every student. Being able to participate in dances, games and sports at school is an important part of peer culture and friendship formation. This helps you to become more confident, assertive and enhance your reflexes and motor skills. Developing these social skills will be good for you throughout your life in both professional and personal endeavors. You will learn to set and strive for personal, achievable goals as well as develop knowledge, understanding and skills across a wide range of social and academic life aspects. Research has it that, students who engage in co-curricular activities during the school days are likely to develop higher concentration levels in class as well as more directed, composed behavior than their counterparts who do not.

Regular physical activities improve the body’s absorption of nutrients, increase physiological development and improve digestive processes. This is because getting the recommended amount of exercise combats obesity, which subsequently reduces the risk for heart disease, sleep disorders and other illnesses. You will learn the fundamentals of a healthful lifestyle, cooperation, leadership qualities, creativity and innovation through group activities and form a positive sense of identity as part of a team both of which are essential for developing you into a well-rounded healthy and knowledgeable adult. Achieving high in class is not enough because better concentration and good behavior in the classroom are results of physical activity. A career is not the only part of an adult’s life; it is a balance between your natural endowment s and the professional needs both of which are mingled to broaden your experiences and live a cheerful future life. Such activities will give you a chance to relax, refresh and blend easily with others.

Co-curricular activities have a greater influence on your moral development and create opportunities to assume leadership, cooperate with others as well as learn self expression and boost your self-esteem. Don’t ignore the significance of co-curricular activities but rather use this time to get involved and you will remain actively successful in your entire life.