According to Oxford dictionary, a sport is defined as “An activity involving phsical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another for entertainement”.
Playing sports is not only for fun , because it also has many health benefits, like; weight management, bulding strong muscle… The studies in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggest that physical activity actually helps lower the risk of heart attacks, lower hypertension, improve blood circulation and immunity.
The practice of sports brings privileges beyond health benefits,such as psychological benefits, that can help you in your social and professional life:
1- TEAMWORK= teamwor is key to success. In most sports, you have to collaborate with other team members to win and, to succed in professional life, you need to work hand in hand with your collegues to achived the objectives.
2-LEADERSHIP= becoming a captain in your team give you skills to deal with people. A good leader know the right way to talk with a different type of people, and make then give the maximum of themselves
3-DISCIPLINE= in sports you have to follow the rules set and obey your coach. If you are a discpline person you can reach your goals, because no matter what happens you will do everything to carry out the stablished steps.
4- MANAGIN EMOTIONS= emotions run high on sports and it is impressive how them can affect our performance. It is very important know how to manage our emotions because hepls to communicate better, improve relationships and effectively overcome life’s challenges.
There are several sports that you can practice; soccer, basketball, surf, dance… Now it is up to you to choose wich you prefer and HAVE BETTER LIFE !!