What sorts of benefits does skateboarding have on human health?

(No expert here but I think) Aside from getting outside and being active, it also teaches coordination and balence. Perhaps you have better reflexes if you do it a lot. I think all of those are healthy things to be fairly skilled in. Also, I know some of my friends do it a lot and, from how they talk about it, I think it's also about making friends. If you can both do the same trick or be able to teach someone a cool trick, I think there are certain chemicals released in the brain from social stimulation that are good for overall development.