Speaking

Speaking

I. Just a minute

Given below are five main qualities for true sportsmanship.

i. Determination

ii. Optimisation

iii. Stamina

iv. Perseverance

Get into groups of four. Each group will choose one quality to talk about to the whole class for about one minute. But before you talk, you have two minutes to think about it. You can make notes if you wish.

J. Prepare a speech in about 80-100 words for the morning assembly, stressing on the importance of games and sports in ensuring a healthy body and mind.

The importance of games and sports (Speech)

It is my proud privilege to stand before you to share with you the importance of games and sports today.

"A sound mind in a sound body" is a well-known proverb. Sports and games play a important role in developing moral, physical, social and spiritual skills of the students. When the students play together they learn to obey the rules. They respect the merits of the opponent team. They develop sportsmanship. This helps the students take success and failure with equanimity of mind. When they play regularly, they keep themselves physically fit and free from diseases. The government has made sports and games compulsory in schools and colleges. It provides all the necessary support to sportsmen. Sports help them develop the team spirit and competitive nature. All round personality and character building are developed in them. Physical education is a boon to the general education. Academic achievement is made easy by sparing time for sports and games. This reduces stress and tension and keeps the mind fit for their studies. It is the duty of the students to make the best use of available facilities and services provided by the government through the educational institutions.

“Health is Wealth”