Physical Education & Sports for Differently-Abled

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Advantages of physical activities for children with Special needs

Reduced level of anxiety, stress and depression: physical activities may help in reducing the level of anxiety, stress and depression of children with disabilities.

Improved social interaction: physical activities provide ample opportunities for improving the social interaction among children with special needs. Social relations are developed during involvement in physical activities.

Better emotional and psychological health:physical activities are beneficial for children with special needs because such activities improve psychological and emotional health.

Cognitive benefits: physical activities lead to cognitive skill improvement in children with disabilities. These activities allow them to discover and access strengths that cannot be challenged in the classroom setting.