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School Sports Provide Lessons in How to Live
It was a blistering hot Saturday afternoon in Sacramento, Calif., in October 1997. I was drained and dehydrated and my team needed a huge play. At the time, I was one of the top high school football players in the nation, and I played both offense and defense. That day, I was exhausted from going against Matt Barnes, a future N.B.A. star, then a wide receiver for Del Campo high school. My coach pulled me aside. "We need you, now!" he yelled into my helmet. With nothing left in me, I made a reception over the middle and outran everyone for the go ahead touchdown.
When weighing the pros and cons of high school sports, experiences like that day in 1997 could provide a good example of…
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How to Avoid Burnout in Youth Sports
Few would dispute the value to children of participating in sports, organized or otherwise. Being physically active and engaged in friendly competition is widely acknowledged to be good for children’s physical, mental and social well-being. It can foster discipline, cooperation and camaraderie as well as a good time.
Mental health: which is better – team sports or solo exercise?
Exercise is not only good for your physical health, it’s good for your mental health, too. Indeed, many people even take up exercise as a way of boosting their mental well-being. But is all exercise equally beneficial – and does it matter whether you do it alone or in a group?
Playing Team Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma
Participation in team sports as a young person can significantly reduce the long-term likelihood of depression and anxiety for people with childhood trauma. But according to Easterlin and other experts, the growing cost of youth team sports means that they can be off-limits to those who may need them most, kids living in poverty.
The Exercise That Helps Mental Health Most
We assume exercise improves our mental health. But what kind of exercise works best? Researchers looking at the link between physical activity and mental health found that team sports fared best, followed by cycling, either on the road or a stationary bike.
America's Love Of Team Sports Comes At Price
However, the downside of this focus on team sports is becoming apparent. The United States is less and less a power in some individual sports –– especially the old country club games of golf and tennis.
Dodgeball Should Not Be Part of Any Curriculum, Ever
Making kids play team sports in PE is neither healthy nor educational.
I was really bad at sports in high school. This study helps me understand why
Practice doesn’t explain why the best athletes are so good. Here’s what does.
People who play team sports are more likely to land a job
Aside from the obvious health benefits, here’s one more reason to pick up a new sport: It can boost your employability and income.
Team sports are dying in the very country that is obsessed with them
That fewer kids are accessing the all-American experience of playing on a local Little League team is perhaps a bit troubling. What’s more alarming is that nearly 20% of kids are now inactive, a figure that has been rising steadily for years.
Team sports at kindergarten help children develop classroom discipline later on
Sending kindergarten children off to karate or football lessons after school isn’t just a good way to give parents some extra breathing space. Now research has found a link between children who did organised extracurricular sports at kindergarten and their levels of discipline in the classroom as they become young adolescents.
The Benefits of Playing Sports in College
So, if you’re considering joining a sport, or even if you’re already involved, read on. The benefits of playing sports in college stretch far beyond the confines of an athletic center.
The most dangerous high school sports, in one chart
Turns out cheerleading has lower injury rates than most other high school sports, and tumbles cause more injuries than pyramids. Who knew?.
The Science-Backed Reasons Why Sports Make Us Happier
If you’re an avid sports fan or player, you’re all too familiar with the inevitable heartbreak that comes with the love of your team. You can easily get lost in the game. Your team’s losses are your losses. Their errors are your errors.
What Medicine Can Learn From Team Sports and Systems Science
Good healthcare is all about working together.
School Sports Provide Lessons in How to Live
he magic of high school sports isn't about how a kid can go pro someday, or even that their team wins, but that they step out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves, a lesson they take with them wherever they go in life.
7 reasons why team sports will super-charge your health
From feeling more content to seeing your fitness levels sky rocket, these science-backed reasons prove that team sports can boost your physical and mental health.
Six Reasons Why Team Sports Are Good For Your Health
Team sports not only help you get in shape and stay that way, but also are a great way to connect with people from different backgrounds and become part of a larger community. Several studies have also revealed other holistic benefits of participating in team sports.
6 Mental Health Benefits of Playing Sports
Playing team sports provides the perfect opportunity for social interaction. It allows you to spend time and bond with old friends, as well as meet new ones! In addition, this increase in socialization can help reduce stress and also increase your mood, so don’t wait a second longer to tackle your favorite sport or try a new one, whether that be volleyball, football, soccer, hockey, gymnastics, or any others. You’ll reap the many health benefits and have fun doing it.
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