Team Sports Reflection

Xela Mae T.
Bigornia
BSA - 2A
1.) What is the contribution of Team Sports in physical, mental, social and emotional development of an
individual?
-> Participation in Team sports or any sports for that matter has a positive influence and effect on
many aspects of life. Participation in sports can make you healthier, improve social skills, and support
positive mental health.
The physical benefits of participating in a sport are probably the most obvious. Athletic training helps
strengthen bodies, develops coordination, and promotes physical fitness. Through sports, youths learn
physical fitness in a fun way that encourages healthy living habits. This is important since physical fitness
helps combat major health issues such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. In addition to these
physical benefits, many social benefits result from participation in sports.
Participation in sports provides opportunities to learn teamwork as well as applying and finding the true
meaning and importance of camaraderie. Playing by the rules and overcoming adversity helps youths
learn qualities of good sportsmanship and personal responsibility. Time management and good
organizational skills must be developed to achieve both athletic and academic success.
Human connection is such an important factor in maintaining good mental health. Sport is a proven de-
stressor. It forces you to apply yourself fully to the task at hand, leaving behind thoughts and worries
you may have had beforehand. In their place, sport stimulates the release of endorphins, which are your
body’s natural happy chemicals. Playing a sport alongside others teaches us the value of teamwork. It
also helps develop leadership skills that can be applied in all areas of life. Team sports teaches you how
to deal with setbacks. Setbacks build resilience and this can be carried over into everyday life, helping
you to navigate the tough times and find a way through them. Playing sport helps you get a better
night’s sleep. We all know how important sleep is to our overall wellbeing – after training or competing,
mind and body are ready for a good night’s rest.
2.) Do a research to cite specific examples to prove your point.
According to Active norfolk a sport website. Sport has always been known for their physical benefits. In
recent years, research has also found that sport participation can positively affect your mental health.
Sport improves your mood. Whether you are playing sports, working out at a gym, or taking a brisk walk,
physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed. Team sports in
particular provide a chance to unwind and engage in a satisfying challenge that improves your fitness.
They also provide social benefits by allowing you to connect with teammates and friends in a
recreational setting.
Sport improves your Concentration. Regular physical activity helps keep your key mental skills sharp as
you age. This includes sharp thinking, learning, and using good judgment. Research has shown that
doing a mix of aerobic and muscle strengthening activities is especially helpful. Participating in this kind
of activity three to five times a week for at least 30 minutes can provide these mental health benefits.
Sport reduces stress and depression. When you are physically active, your mind is distracted from daily
stresses. This can help avoid getting bogged down by negative thoughts. Exercise reduces the levels of
stress hormones in your body. At the same time, it stimulates production of endorphins. These are
natural mood lifters that can help keep stress and depression at bay. Endorphins may even leave you
feeling more relaxed and optimistic after a hard workout on the field. Experts agree that more quality
research is needed to determine the relationship between sports and depression.
Sport improves sleep habits. Sport and other forms of physical activity improve the quality of sleep. It
does this by helping you fall asleep faster and deepening your sleep. Sleeping better can improve your
mental outlook the next day, as well as improve your mood. Just be careful not to engage in sports too
late in the day. Evening practices within a few hours of bedtime may leave you too energized to sleep.
Sport helps you maintain a healthy weight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recommend sports participation as a healthy way to maintain weight. Individual sports, such as running,
cycling, and weightlifting, are all particularly effective ways to burn calories. Staying within a
recommended weight range reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes, high cholesterol, and
hypertension.
Sport boosts your self-confidence. The regular exercise that comes with playing sport can help boost
your confidence and improve your self-esteem. As your strength, skills, and stamina increase through
playing sports, your self-image will improve as well. Sport provide you with a sense of mastery and
control, which often leads to a feeling of pride and self-confidence. With the renewed vigour and energy
that comes from physical activity, you may be more likely to succeed in tasks off the playing field as well
as on it.
Sport has been linked to leadership traits. Team sports such as football, baseball, and basketball are
breeding grounds for leadership traits. Studies done in high schools reveal a correlation between sports
participation and leadership qualities. Because of the opportunity to train, try, win, or lose together,
people involved in sports are naturally more inclined to adopt a "team mindset" in the workplace and in
social situations. The team mindset leads to strong leadership qualities over time.

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2.) Do a research to cite specific examples to prove your point.

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