The Benefits of Playing Team Sports

THE BENEFITS OF PLAYING

TEAM SPORTS



PHYSICAL BENEFITS

Regular exercise is important for every age group



REDUCES THE RISK OF:



Cardiovascular disease

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Obesity

Diabetes

Certain types of cancer



Improves strength and flexibility, and coordination

Boots energy levels

Makes heart and lungs work more efficiently





MENTAL BENEFITS

Exercise reduces the risk of depression



RELEASES ENDORPHINS



Reduce your perception of pain

Contribute to post-exercise feeling of euphoria

Can help reduce stress levels



TEAM SPORTS ENCOURAGE HEALTHY COMPETITION



Players learn:



To think quickly

To deal with disappointment and loss

self-discipline

Problem-solving skills



SOCIAL BENEFITS





COOPERATION





Players learn to work as a team



Sports show that the group is just as important

as the individual There's no "I" in team!



Players can appreciate other' efforts and

receive appreciation back





INSTRUCTION





Coaches give players a positive role model



Players learn how to follow directions



Players learn patience as they acquire new skills





FRIENDSHIP





Players form bands with teammates

These bonds last after the game is over



Sharing memories of games won or lost

strengthens relationships THE BENEFITS OF PLAYING TEAM SPORTS PHYSICAL BENEFITS Regular exercise is important for every age group REDUCES THE RISK OF: Cardiovascular disease ( High blood pressure High cholesterol ) ( Obesity Diabetes ( Certain types of cancer Improves strength, flexibility, and coordination Boosts energy levels Makes heart and lungs work more efficiently MENTAL BENEFITS Exercise reduces the risk of depression RELEASES ENDORPHINS Reduce your perception of pain Contribute to post-exercise feelings of euphoria Can help reduce stress levels TEAM SPORTS ENCOURAGE HEALTHY COMPETITION Players learn: To think quickly ► ( To deal with disappointment and loss Self-discipline ( Problem-solving skills SOCIAL BENEFITS COOPERATION Players learn to work as a team Sports show that the group is just as important as the individual There's no "I" in team! Players can appreciate others' efforts and receive appreciation back INSTRUCTION Coaches give players a positive role model Players learn how to follow directions Players learn patience as they acquire new skills FRIENDSHIP Players form bonds with teammates These bonds last after the game is over Sharing memories of games won or lost strengthens relationships INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: Efinger Sporting Goods EFINGER Your Spot, One Store www.efingersports1909.com Sources: http://blog.aarp.org/2013/03/28/the-ageless-benefits-of-team- sports-getting-back-in-the-game/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/174913-what-are-the- benefits-of-team-sports-for-kids/ http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Ed_Benefits_Team_Sports/ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ01676 http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/exercise-depression