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Team work.  Just one of the beneficial aspects children learn in boarding schools in Northumberland and in schools around the world.  Benefits to ones health can begin at an early age, and should begin at an early age as studies show that physical activity throughout one’s life results in less instances of diabetes as one grows older, as well as ensures that ones bones and muscles will be as healthy and as strong as possible.  And children who begin to exercise tend to remain active their entire lives.  In the past thirty years, the occurrence of obesity in children and teenagers has doubled.  Many factors have contributed to this, but mainly society in general has become more sedentary.  People get their entertainment from the television, and more entertainment and work on the computer.  According to some statistics kids watch television for approximately three or more hours a day, and spend twice as much time on computer video games.  And as it relates to music, through participation in sports kids learn the value of teamwork.

Participating in music class will also have physical benefits for youth.  Many rehearsals focus on breath work, this can be as exhaustive for one as is swimming or running.  The motor skills for musicians become more developed and when working in bands, senses of cooperation and team work are essential, as with playing sports.  It is a sad state of affairs however, that music programs, as well as other arts programs are being pulled from schools in an attempt to save money.  It has long been known, that music provides children withopportunities in the studies of science and language, as well as mathematics, however budgets are often cut and the arts are first programs to go.  In any case, there are still great programs available to students, and many touring companies make it through the United Kingdom to offer programs, and often times first looks at activities for some children.  Northumberland remains dedicated to the students and they will benefit from the programs for many years to come.