Administrations implementing archery would benefit primary schools beyond the children’s physical education because archery also helps students in the academic classroom.
Archery requires great focus, patience, and attention.
Safety is heavily stressed by the programs, thus teaching students a valuable lesson in the area of responsibility.
The mental benefits come in addition to the physical benefits of archery. Archery is an "win" for the gym class and academic classes.
These life skills are things that can be taken to the classroom and even into their everyday lives.
U.S. Olympic coach Michael Usherenko states, "'Archery helps develop attention span…which can help kids do well in school.’”
In conclusion, schools should implement archery because it improves attention, focus, and responsibility in the academic classroom.
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