Sports and Play

Sports and play can be used to help youth explore health promotion issues. Games can be used as a metaphor and an experience that acts as a launching pad for learning about values – such as fair play, teamwork, respect, and participation – or specific public health issues.  Sporting events can be used to attract large numbers of youth; health promotion messages can be integrated into the event.  Sports and play also provides opportunities for youth to be physically active, make friends, build life skills, and gain leadership skills.

• Intramural league
• Sports event
• Games for team-building
• Games to explore public  health issues