Team sport is a type of sports where individuals work as part of a group to achieve a common goal. This goal may be to win the game or it could be to compete in a specific race or other event. There are many benefits of participating in a team sport including social and physical health and wellbeing. Many people enjoy the challenge of competing in a team sport because it encourages them to push themselves further than they would otherwise be able to go. Team sports also allow participants to develop a sense of belonging and create positive relationships with other members of the team and those in the wider community.

Different types of team sport include baseball, basketball, rugby, soccer, cricket, ice hockey and lacrosse. Each sport requires a different level of skill and cooperation to succeed but they all have the same objective of bringing people together in comradery, fun and exercise.

A key advantage of team sports is that they teach children about commitment and training. They also teach children the importance of working towards goals and achieving them. This is important life skills that will benefit them later in life when they are faced with setbacks and challenges.

Team athletes are also constantly interacting with other people, such as coaches and fellow players, which helps them to build positive social connections early on. These relationships can then help them to cope with setbacks and obstacles later in their lives.