Fit for Life_Benefits of sport (EN)

#FIT4LIFE DH unesco #MOVE4EQUALITY FIT FOR LIFE SPORT AS A COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION BETTER PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH 30% Participation in daily physical activity can reduce obesity and depression by Being active increases brain functioning and BETTER ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE contributes to 40% higher scores MORE INCLUSION 80% of young women polled in Europe equate participation in sport with increased confidence and decreased anxiety MORE ECONOMIC BENEFITS Health outcomes from participation in sport can add %24 A $ 12 TRILLION to global GDP in 2040 Investing in physical activity can save up to $2,741 per person/per year SOURCES: UEFA, 2017. The Psychological and Emotional Benefits of Playing Football on Girls and Women in Europe, Project Report. Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK, May 2018. The Role of Physical Activity and Sport in Mental Health. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010. The association between school based physical activity, including physical education, and academic performance. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Nike, 2020. Designed to Move: A physical activity action agenda. The McKinsey Global Institute, July 2020. Prioritizing health: A prescription for prosperity. HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Join us now! %24