Sports Practice for Children and Its Role in Enhancing Family Communication and Academic Achievement in the Point of View of the Parents

Abstract

The study aimed to identify children’s sports practice and its role in enhancing family communication and academic achievement from the parents’ point of view. The descriptive approach was used, in addition to using the questionnaire as a tool for the study, which was applied to a sample of (57) parents of children who practice sports; The study concluded that children's sports practice would open areas of discussion and dialogue between members of the same family in various fields, which paves the way for communication within the family; In addition, regular sports practice plays an effective role in creating a positive family atmosphere, and paves the way for dialogues and discussions between children and parents. It also concluded that practicing sports in the right ways is a helpful factor in increasing the level of academic achievement. In addition, the practice of systematic sports activities helps in psychological compatibility and modifies and refines the behavior of children who practice sports.