Goalball provides a unique opportunity to individuals who play the sport for recreation or for competition. For the blind or visually impaired, it provides a way to improve physical fitness while in a team environment. For sighted individuals, it is a fun activity that promotes awareness of what individuals with a visual impairment can do. Below are a few of the benefits playing goalball can provide those who take up the challenge of this unique and fun sport:
• Improved cardiovascular endurance
• Improved upper body strength
• Improved sensory motor skills
• Improved agility and balance
• Improved auditory awareness and tracking
• Improved self-confidence and self-efficacy
• Improved mind/body connection
• Reinforcement of healthy life skills such as friendship, team-building, respect, perseverance and courage