Health benefits Flashcards
1
Q
What are the health benefits of participating in sports and exercise?
A
- Decreased risk of heart disease/stroke
- Avoid high/low blood pressure
- Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes
- Decreased risk of obesity
- Strengthening of bones/decreased isk of osteoporosis
- Improved psychological/mental health and stress management
- Decreased risk of some cacers (colon and breast)
2
Q
What are the physical benefits of participating in sports and exercise?
A
- Improved posture/body shape as a result of weight loss
- Improved cardiovascular fitness/muscular strength + endurance
- Improved flexibility/agility/balance/coordination
- Improved speed/power/reaction time
3
Q
What are the social benefits of participating in sports and exercise?
A
- Body releases serotonin and endorphins which have a calming effect and helps a person feel better about themselves.
- Improved sleeping patterns
- Boost a persons mood which allows a clearer focus on social relationships
- Confidence and self esteem increase
- Helps develop new friendships
- Positive use of free time and decrease criminality
