With this background, almost all children develop a sense of movement, most want to become involved in sports activities, and a few show exceptional athletic ability. It is extremely easy and appropriate for a parent to encourage athletic ability this way in children. This opens the door for serious training, but doesn't force children into a regimented schedule prematurely. Some physical education specialists recommend that we teach young children fundamental movement skills rather than specific sports. Rather than fielding a ground ball, for instance, coaches would learn how to break the activity down into its basic motion components of running, skipping, shuffling, trapping, and throwing.
Parents can share their favorite sports with their children.
Most kids are going to be exposed someone's favorite sports anyway. Hopefully, they will be allowed to decide for themselves what they like to do most. According to a study of talented athletes, musicians, and artists, they excelled in areas where their parents had an interest. The parents responded to this interest favorably, by allowing the child to participate or by arranging special opportunities specifically for the child. Thus, the child's interest was rewarded or encouraged, and the child did learn some simple skills.