The benefits of sport
Whatever your age, regular physical activity should be part of your lifestyle, and the benefits will not only last you a lifetime but add up to a better quality of life involving:
*Greater confidence and self-awareness
*Improved health, fitness and overall well-being
*Greater social contact and interaction
*Less isolation and loneliness
*Increased ability to deal with stress
*Greater sense of relaxation and well-being
*Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression
*Improved self-esteem and self-image
*physically active play develops motor and social skills, intellectual capacities and concepts, and creativity. Sport and recreation can reduce self-destructive and delinquent behaviour in young people, and contribute to a more disciplined attitude.
Source:
onlinesportscommunity.com
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