Spring is coming
With the return of a new semester, students are all awaiting the arrival of spring. Warmer weather, new activities, and fresh beginnings are some of the things we all look forward to as spring approaches. However, one thing many people look forward to most of all is new sports seasons. Sports such as baseball, softball, lacrosse, and more are all starting up again. At North Central, students are getting ready to welcome these sports back onto campus. Here are some reasons why students should join spring sports.
Why Students Join Spring Sports
A fresh start
The season of spring symbolizes new beginnings and fresh starts. This is one of the reasons why so many students enjoy spring sports. As we are all ringing in the new year, we are all wanting a fresh start. Many people make New Year’s Resolutions, and most of them involve getting more exercise and physical activity. This is a great way of building the habit of getting exercise. Spring sports not only include games against other teams but also practice several times a week. This is a good outlet for those who are looking to fulfill their resolutions of getting more exercise.
Fostering relationships
As is true with any sort of group activity, there is the opportunity to grow new relationships between students and their teammates and coaches. As part of a team, students learn how to communicate well with each other, both on and off the playing field. Many students experience lifelong lessons and friendships from college sports teams. There are many opportunities for students to connect with teammates through not only the games that they play but also through spiritual connections such as chapel and classes.
Character development
One thing North Central Athletics strives for is grit. North Central Rams thrive off of perseverance and the ability to see things through until the end. On the official Rams website, they describe GRIT as the following:
- Greatness
- Respect
- Innovation
- Tradition
These values are concepts that North Central holds dearly. Students playing for the rams get the opportunity to develop themselves in these core principles. These principles not only pertain to the sports they play, but they will also carry on into students’ personal and professional lives. One of the best things about sports is that the lessons students learn and the challenges they face stay with them their whole lives; they are not just applicable to sports.
Elevated academic performance
While sports are not only a fun outlet for students and a source of exercise, they are also proven to improve academic performance. Studies have shown repeatedly that students who exercise regularly, especially with teams, are proven to get higher scores on homework and exams. Sports also help students decompress and release stress. This is beneficial to their academic success because instead of them being stressed about something on their mind, they are more relaxed and focused on the task at hand.
Interested in the NCU Rams?
Students thrive here at North Central; not only academically, but spiritually and physically as well. North Central Rams are dedicated to hard work and determination. If that is something you want to cherish and grow in, consider the Rams! Click here to find out more about North Central University, and click here to see more details about the NCU Rams.
