Sports: Its Benefits PDF

Sports and its benefits Definition of sport used in the dictionary says: SPORT is an outdoor or indoor game, competition, or activity needing physical effort and skill and usually carried on according to rules. 2 Definitio...

Sports and its benefits Definition of sport used in the dictionary says: SPORT is an outdoor or indoor game, competition, or activity needing physical effort and skill and usually carried on according to rules. 2 Definition of sport used in the dictionary says: Some people say that sport is a physical activity governed by rules and played by individuals seeking to outperform opponents, while others can understand sport as organized spontaneous exercises or games, or as a competitive or non-competitive. 3 Kinds of sports 4 1. also called sport for all and is done for various purposes, Recreational Sport but mainly for fun and entertainment in leisure time.  is done mainly for 2. performance, for achieving good results in competitions, Competitive Sport defeating opponents, and becoming the winner or record holder.  SPORTS CATEGORIES INDIVIDUAL SPORTS ▰ There are certain sports, such as golf, bowling, and track and field that, for the most part, are considered individual sports, which are sports played alone without teammates. ▰ There are thousands of individual sports, and the skill requirements for each vary greatly; however, there are certain skills that apply to most individual athletes. 7  SPORTS CATEGORIES DUAL & TEAM SPORTS ▰ Both dual and team sports are about competing against an opponent with the goal to win. ▰ team sports involve organized groups of players competing against each other. ▰ These include sports such as football, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, basketball, softball, and baseball. Dual sports, on the other hand, are played by two people striving against one another. 8 THE HEALTH AND FITNESS BENEFITS OF SPORTS 9  PHYSICAL BENEFITS ▰ Playing sports can make you stronger and healthier, contributing to lower obesity rates. ▰ Active people tend to have lower rates of diabetes and high blood pressure. ▰ Exercising regularly through sports programs could contribute to better heart and lung function. 10  HEALTHY SOCIALIZING ▰ Playing sports can help develop friendships centered on healthy, safe, and enjoyable activities. ▰ Through sports you will meet people with a similar interest to yourself and are likely to gain many new friends. ▰ Sports are a great way for families to get exercise together. 11  CONTRIBUTING TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS ▰ Accdg. to research people who play sports tend to perform better at school. ▰ Physical activity can boost observational skills, improve focus, and even develop our abilities to improvise. ▰ 12  BUILDING CHARACTER VALUES ▰ Playing sports can help teach honesty, teamwork, and fair play. Sports allow you to experience the highs and lows of both winning and losing! ▰ Learning to follow rules and respecting teammates and opponents can also be useful. 13  BUILDING CHARACTER VALUES ▰ Taking on leading roles within your team can also teach leadership, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. ▰ Sports allow you to experience the highs and lows of both winning and losing! 14