Physical activity is the (1) most obvious benefit of sports participation. Children often spend too much time watching television or (2) playing video games. But sports practices and games provide an opportunity for exercise that can help keep kids in shape and(3) healthy.

Sports participation can help children develop social skills that will benefit them(4) for their entire lives. They learn to interact not only with other children their age, (5) but also with older individuals in their coaches and sports officials. Kids learn leadership skills, team-building skills and communication skills that will help them in school, their future (6) career and personal relationships.

1) c. most.

2 )b. playing.

3) a. healthy

4) d. throughout

5) c. but.

6) b. career