• Learning to problem solve
• Social participation skills such
as communicating, negotiating
and fair play
• Improved cognitive function and
motor coordination
• Learning and understanding
that healthy competition is a
natural part of life
• Learning that trying your best, effort
and persistence can be rewarding
and lead to increased confidence,
self-worth and self-esteem
• Mood stabilisation – participation
in competition may protect children
from experiencing low mood and
depression
• Healthy and positive competitive
experiences provide a structured
and supportive environment as well
as a safe and inclusive setting for
expression.
