How athletics fuel academic success | Dara Miao | TEDxBrentwoodCollegeSchool

In her TEDx talk, Dara explores the hidden connection between athletics and academics. Drawing from her own experiences and conducted research, Dara reveals how dedication to sports can enhance your cognitive abilities for academics. She shares personal stories of how sports taught her the value of continuous improvement, the importance of strategy, and effective time management. Dara's inspiring message is clear: athletics and academics are interconnected- achieving a balance between the two leads to success in both worlds. Join her on this journey of discovery, where sweat, tears, and laughs from the field can be applied to excel in the classroom. Dara is a Grade 11 Brentwood student from British Columbia, Canada. Fueled by a passion for sports instilled by her father at a young age, Dara is an aspiring golfer, swimmer, volleyball player, and skier. She is a very sociable person who also enjoys competing in public speaking and debate. In the future, she aspires to pursue a career in business or law. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx