User:Esha nair

IMPORTANCE OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In this world of tough competition, be it to join a particular course or getting admission to a popular university,students participation in co-curricular activities has reduced to a great extent. Most of the students participate only till school level and mostly discontinue their hobbies as they pursue higher studies.

We all know the famous saying that “ all work and no play makes jack a dull boy.” That is why there is a need to integrate co-curricular activities with education.


 * Participation in co-curricular activities has so many benefits, not only in improvement of health but also their overall personality.It boosts their self confidence, develops specialized skills, increases their interest in academics and shows an improvement , it improves their creativity, nurtures their development and fitness ( height,weight,etc.) , inculcates values like teamwork, leadership qualities ,honesty etc. It creates a sense of responsibility in them. It gives them a better purpose to life and cope up with anxiety, depression or suicidal tendencies and reduces stress.


 * Students can indulge themselves in variety of activities like swimming, dance, music, art, theater, drawing, painting, literature, reading books, sports, athletics, environmental activities, social activists, etc. There are so many options available that the students can choose from that supports their needs and provides them happiness or a sense of satisfaction.