ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN.

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It is recommended that children exercise for 60 minutes a day, but kids who are shy, uncoordinated, or easily distracted can experience anxiety during forced group participation in school sports, according to the education advocates at Brain Balance Achievement Centers, who favor a holistic, drug-free approach to addressing behavioral, social, or learning difficulties in kids.

Here are five alternative physical activities for children:

Rock climbing. This sport requires concentration but very little teamwork. It trains the cardiovascular system, builds muscle, and strengthens the bones. Plus, there is nothing like the sense of accomplishment when reaching the top.

Disc golf. Detail-oriented youngsters will enjoy this game, which requires the player to throw a plastic disc toward a target. Each participant can move through the course at his or her own pace, playing at a level which suits that individual--alleviating nervousness and pressure.

Irish dancing. Kids will learn high-energy...