INTRODUCTION Extracurricular activities are those that fall outside the normal curriculum of school or university education, performed by students. A study conducted by surveying schoolage students in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health revealed that 70% of adolescents are involved in some form of extracurricular activities. Other studies have shown that being involved in extracurricular activities reduces chance of committing criminal offence, also reduce chances of getting depressed and makes us feel happy. It include painting, planting , dance , music, sports, art, cooking and many more….. EXAMPLES OF EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Sports like Volleyball, Athletics, Basketball, Chess, Taekwondo Campus Journalism EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Joining in Events and competitions Joining School Clubs and Organizations like English Club, SSLG, Science Club and others IMPORTANCE THESE ACTIVITIES HELP US DEVELOPING OUR TALENT, INTEREST AND PASSIONS. IT ALSO TEACH US PRACTICAL SKILLS LIKE TIME MANAGEMENT. TRYING SOMETHING DIFFERENT MAY BRING US IN CONTACT WITH PEOPLE WE DON’T KNOW . WE WILL GET TO EXPLORE OUR PHYSICAL, CREATIVE, SOCIAL AND CAREER INTEREST DUE TO THESE ACTIVITIES. These activities make us feel refresh and bring us out from the boring life and make us feel alive once again. Academic subjects and extracurricular activities complement each other and develop a wellround, socially skilled and healthier student. It makes us feel motivated. These make the person realize of his qualities and figure out interest. Many student use their skills in extracurricular activities like athletics or sports to gain scholarship to various universities. Students who are involved in extracurricular activity improves their academic grades as well, this may be due to motivation, selfconfident and better time management. Being physically active from a young age can have numerous health benefits at a later age . It improves stamina and mental alertness. We achieve practical experience while participating in these activities . THANK YOU