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National Sports Day 2021: The many benefits of
playing sports
(1º§) For more than five decades, the scientific
community has been working towards evidence on
the positive effects of sports and physical activity as
part of a healthy lifestyle.
(2º§) Regular physical activity can help children and
adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build
strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce
symptoms of anxiety, depression, and reduce the
risk of developing health conditions.
(3º§) The World Health Organisation (WHO) stated
that one in four patients visiting a health centre has
at least one mental, neurological or behavioural
disorder, but most are neither diagnosed nor
treated.
(4º§) Several studies have shown that exercise may
play a therapeutic role in addressing these disorders
and positively influences depression.
(5º§) Physical self-worth and self-perception,
including body image, have been linked to improved
self-esteem. This is also relevant for children.
(6º§) Children who play sports have lower body fat,
stronger muscles and bones, and increased
cardiovascular fitness.
(7º§) They have a much lower risk of becoming
overweight or obese and can create a foundation for
a healthy lifestyle.
(8º§) Positive health outcomes are one of the
significant benefits of youth sports participation.
(9º§) The pros of exercising:
(10º§) Many athletes do better academically:
Playing a sport requires a lot of time and energy.
(11º§) Some people may think this would distract
student-athletes from schoolwork.
(12º§) Sports require memorisation, repetition and
learning - skill-sets that are directly relevant to
classwork.
(13º§) Sport teaches teamwork and problem-solving
skills: Fighting for a common goal with a group of
players and coaches teaches you how to build
teamwork and effectively communicate to solve
problems.
(14º§) Physical health benefits of sports: Clearly,
sports can help you reach your fitness goals and maintain a healthy weight.
(15º§) However, they also encourage healthy
decision-making, such as not smoking and drinking. (16º§) Sports boost self-esteem: Watching your
hard work pay off and achieving your goals
develops self-confidence.
(17º§) Reduce pressure and stress with sports:
Exercising is a natural way to loosen up and let go
of stress.
Fonte:
https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/national- s
ports-day-2021-the-many-benefits-of-playing-sports
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