Outdoor games are types of games played outside especially in large areas, in the natural world. These are also played under certain rules and regulations. For example, Volleyball, Football, Hockey, Cricket, Cycling, Golf, and diving are such types of games.
Benefits of Outdoor Games:
Better understanding of the world
Most outdoor games include a group of people playing together, so in this way, we meet with a number of people with different nature that help us to know the world better.
Maintain physical and mental health
Any type of game, whether indoor or outdoor, help to maintain our physical and mental health. Playing games outside strengthens the muscles and bones of an individual. Games help to boost the ability of the decision making of people.
Social interactivity
While playing games outdoor we had a great chance of interaction with others which in return increase our social interaction with them. It helps people to make new friends.
Increase creativity level
Outdoor games make children creative and grow their imagination skills. Children are exposed to the natural environment which in turn helps them a lot.
Boost confidence level
Games increase the confidence level of people as while playing the game either we win or lose the game. Beside it, we learn how to confidently communicate with others and how to face others.
Develop personality
Outdoor games help in the development of the personality of a child. They learn how to be independent and self-supportive. They learn how to overcome difficulties and how to cope with emergency situations.
Develop teamwork
Most of the games include a group of people to play together. So, all of them share a common goal this develops teamwork on how to work with each other and for each other.
Learn new things
While playing outside helps people to learn many new things such as how to solve different problems, how to over hurdles, how to develop a positive attitude and to control rage.
Develop a positive attitude
Outdoor games help to develop a positive attitude towards life and others and how to remain calm in various situations. It also helps us to use our energy for our benefits.
Reduce stress
Playing outdoor games helps to reduce stress it also helps us to deal with depression. Different activities and exercise help to reduce anxiety which in turn improve our productivity of doing things.
Types of outdoor games:
Outdoor games also range from kids to adult
KIDS
- Hide and seek
- Police and cop
- Hopscotch
- Treasure hunt
- Gilli Danda
- Remote control cars
- Swing and slides
- Cycling
- Tug of ware
- Seesaw
- Car racing
- Balloon game
- Four square
- Skating
- Monkey in the middle
- Frisbee
ADULTS
- Cricket
- Hokey
- Running
- Rock climbing
- Horse riding
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Handball
- Diving
- Shooting
- Archery
- Polo
- Fencing
- Surfing
- Rowing
- Skateboarding
- Skiing
- Triathlon
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Rowing
- Golf
- Kabaddi
