Importance of Sports

Definition of Sport

• Sport: An activity involving physical exertion and skill
  • Individual or team competition
  • For entertainment

Fun Fact

• World Sports Encyclopedia: 8,000 indigenous sports and games

Why Practice Sports?

Benefits of Practicing Sports

1. Health Benefits
   • Achieve fitness goals
   • Maintain healthy weight
   • Encourage healthy decisions (e.g., no smoking, no drinking)
2. Social Benefits
   • Improve social life
   • Build teamwork
   • Enhance communication skills
   • Solve problems collectively
3. Mental Health Benefits
   • Reduce pressure and stress
   • Exercise loosens up and alleviates stress
   • Make new friends and form a support system

Practical Tips

• Call up a teammate
• Head to the gym to talk and play when feeling stressed