Engaging in Forman’s athletics program offers a wide range of benefits for our students with learning differences, impacting much more than just physical health. One major advantage is the improvement in self-confidence that comes from learning new skills and achieving personal goals. For our students, this sense of accomplishment is particularly empowering. The structured nature of sports and recreational activities provides routines and predictability, offering stability and discipline that support their growth as athletes and students in the classroom.

Participation in sports boosts cognitive function and reduces anxiety through regular physical activity. This helps our students improve focus and concentration, which can enhance both academic performance and overall well-being. Our sports programs and recreational activities offer a productive break from academic pressures, allowing students to manage stress and experience a sense of achievement that encourages motivation and resilience in other areas of life.

Team sports and activities also play a key role in social development. Our students learn to communicate and collaborate, build peer relationships, and develop essential social skills. The team environment, centered around shared goals, provides a supportive space where students with learning differences can excel and form lasting friendships.