Why Children need Outdoor Activities

      Think about when was the last time you played outside with your friends. Imagine if you spend a week playing outdoors running, and playing sports instead of staying inside playing video games or just studying. Wouldn’t that be exciting? According to the research, 94% of the children in Korea do not get enough physical activity and get diseases such as obesity and lower eyesights. Some people might say that it’s just not right if the children just play around, not doing their work. Even though if it is true,lack of physical activities can give children negative affects on health too. However, enough physical activities can improve children’s health in many ways. How about exploring the examples with me now?

      First, it helps children maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity. Physical activities like running, cycling, riding bikes and playing sports outside can help children burn calories and keep children fit, also strengthening their muscles. Also, regular physical activities can lower the risk of health problems such as obesity and lower eyesight by keeping children more active and helping them stay healthy.

    Next, outdoor activities improve their mental health. Spending time with their friends playing can reduce their stress and make children feel happier. Outdoor activities provide exciting mood, fresh air, and a break from school works and screen time, making them release the chemicals called endorphins from the body, which makes them feel more energetic and happier. Also, playing outside with friends can improve  their teamwork and communication skills too.

  Lastly, outdoor activities improve brain function. Exercising increases blood flow to the brain, helping children think and better. According to the experts in London, England, children who play outdoors for more than 1hour had high concentration and grades than the students who just sat and studied all day long. 

  To conclude, outdoor activities are important for the growing children since they help them maintain a healthy weight, prevent various diseases, improve their mental health, and brain function. I hope children to play outside when they want instead of screen time or getting high pressure in studying.