Whether
it’s soccer, rugby, cricket, Formula 1 or one of a thousand other sports, most
people have a love for at least one kind of sport. No matter what sport you
enjoy participating in or watching, each one has some kind of educational value
attached to it.
Being
a serious sport spectator means that you are not only enjoying the
entertainment on show, but you are actually working out some pretty complicated
things in your head as you’re watching. For example, cricket fans are able to
work out batting averages and how many runs are needed per over for a side to
win without breaking a sweat.
For
sports such as soccer and rugby, both firm favourites among South Africans,
maths does not feature as much as strategy. In fact, they bear certain similarities
to another sport that is best-known for its intense need for strategic
thinking, chess.
Sport
has been proven
to improve cognitive functioning and academic ability, which is why it enjoys
such an important place in the educational system in most parts of the world.
So
the next time someone complains that you watch too much sport, you can tell
them you’re getting an education!
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