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| | | | | Provo Canyon School Students Play Chess by William Morgan | | | The Provo Canyon School treats adoloscents, mostly between the age of 12 and 17. The treated conditions are ADD/ADHD, social dysfunctions, drug and alcohol addiction.
Chess is considered to be one of the most ancient games. It is also a game that requires concentration, skill and thinking. Research has shown that the game helps in better concentration, more emotional control, developing better reading skills and in logical thinking.
A chessboard with 64 chequered squares has two rows each of black and white chess pieces. The chess pieces are made to resemble various segments of an army. The king, the queen, the knight, the rook or the chariot and the pawn are important pieces that each side has. The movement limitation defines each piece.
The pieces move horizontally, vertically, backward, forward and diagonally as per their assigned qualities. The aim of the game is to ensnare the opponent’s king. A desirable conclusion would be a ‘checkmate’ where the king is in no position to take another step to safety.
In first–timers the results of the game could be decided within 15 minutes. Most number of times, a winner is decided in a game. Learning to accept a loss in good spirit and reacting to a win by maintaining decorum are qualities that Provo Canyon School students can learn. At the same time, trying to outwit each other could be an enjoyable experience.
Chess has being made part of the therapeutic plan at the school. The time factor is a matter of concern. Some chess games could stretch up to hours. Three days a week- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday has been found suitable for playing the game. Time has being so arranged that other activities of Provo Canyon School students be not interfered with.
A certain criteria have being made through which students would be selected for learning and playing the game. The game sessions should not interfere with the other Provo Canyon therapeutic and group activities. After a period of time, the activity should connect with the therapeutic goal of the school.
There are various school–based competitions that are held in Utah. The Provo Canyon School management plan is that once a batch of good chess players is developed, then they would be send to various competitions to compete. The competition would consist of other high school students and adolescents.
Most of these tournaments are held at accessible venues and within driving distance of the Provo Canyon School. The long-term goal of this program is the participation in competitions.
For more inforamtion on the program visit: www.provo-canyon-school.com
| | | | Article Source : Article-treasure.com | | Publication date : 11-02-2007 | | | | Article by William Morgan | | | | William Morgan | | | | Keywords : Provo canyon school | | | | | |
