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Sports & Recreation Notes
Sports & Recreation Notes
Jaiisha Mehra
IX- A
Global Perspectives
* SPORT: A sport is basically an activity that requires physical efforts and skills in which
a person or team competes against each other. Sports can be taken forward as a
currier for people and they can earn a good amount of money from it.
* RECREATION: An activity done as a hobby for fun and leisure.
* Health: A person’s mental and physical state/condition.
* Hygiene: Situations or actions that support good health and illness prevention,
particularly through cleanliness.
* Well-being: When you are comfortable, happy and healthy.
Sports and Recreation is described as activities carried out with the primary focus on human activity, mainly
requiring physical exercise, for relaxation, having a good health and wellbeing, and for enjoyment.
Examples :
SPORTS
1) ON HEALTH (POSITIVE)
A) Improved Cardiovascular Health: Playing sports frequently helps to increase
cardiovascular fitness. It improves the heart health, brings down blood pressure,
and lowers the risk of heart disease.
B) Weight management: Exercise helps you burn calories and keep your weight in
check. This is crucial for reducing obesity and diseases like diabetes that are
related to it.
C) Bone and Muscular health: Sports encourage the development of strong muscles
and bones, which benefits muscular and bone health. Particularly weight-bearing
activities can boost bone density and lower the risk of osteoporosis.
D) Improved Flexibility and Balance: Flexibility and balance are essential for many
sports, which can help prevent injuries and enhance general athletic ability.
ON HEALTH (NEGATIVE)
* Injuries: Sports-related accidents can result in injuries, which can range in severity from
minor sprains and strains to more serious conditions including fractures, dislocations,
and concussions. Repetitive activities without enough rest might lead to overuse injuries
like tendinitis or stress fractures.
* Concussions: Sports that involve contact, like football, rugby, and hockey, run the risk of
concussions. The health of the brain may suffer long-term effects from frequent
concussions.
* Heat-Related Illnesses: Sports participation in high temperatures might result in heat-
related disorders including heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Both dehydration and
excessive heat can be dangerous and even fatal.
* Overtraining: When athletes overtrain without getting enough rest and recovery,
overtraining syndrome can develop. Fatigue, poor performance, and a higher risk of
injury are some symptoms.
* Eating Disorders: Sports with weight classes or other aesthetic standards, in particular,
can have an impact on the development of eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia.
Athletes could experience pressure to keep up a certain body weight or composition.
* Burnout: Burnout is defined by physical and emotional tiredness, a loss of drive, and a
lack of enthusiasm in athletics. It can be brought on by intense training and competition
schedules.
* Performance-Enhancing Substances: In order to obtain a competitive edge, some
athletes may turn to the use of performance-enhancing substances (such as steroids and
stimulants), which can have detrimental effects on their health.
* Psychological Stress: The pressure to perform well in sports, particularly among elite
athletes, can result in psychological stress, anxiety, and despair.
* Social Isolation: For some people, excessive sports participation can cause social
isolation since they prioritize sports and training over social relationships.
* Financial Burden: Choosing a professional sports career may be expensive, and many
sportsmen wind up in debt or with unstable finances following their careers.
* Sports with repetitive motions, like tennis or running, can cause orthopedic problems
like tendinitis, cartilage damage, and joint troubles.
* Substance Abuse: Athletes who are experiencing pressure and stress from their sport
may occasionally use alcohol or drugs as a coping technique.
2) ON HYGIENE (POSITIVE)
* Personal Hygiene: Playing sports frequently encourages good hygiene habits. In order
to keep themselves clean, athletes frequently take showers and change their clothes
before and after workouts or tournaments.
* Regular sports participation stimulates physical activity, which might cause sweating.
Sweating aids in toxin removal and can support brighter skin and a more attractive
overall appearance.
* Sports can help you de-stress, and de-stressing can help with hygiene. Reduced levels
of stress can result in better sleep, a decline in stress-related skin diseases, and an
improvement in mental health as a whole.
* Community Hygiene: To establish a secure and healthy atmosphere for athletes and
spectators, many sports organisations and facilities place a high priority on cleanliness
and hygiene. This covers routine maintenance of the tools, locker rooms, and communal
areas.
* ON HYGIENE (NEGATIVE)
F) Participating in sports and leisure activities promotes the formation of healthy habits.
Active people typically choose healthier diets, more hydrating drinks, and lifestyles in
general.
G) Lifespan: Regular physical activity is linked to a longer life expectancy and a lower
risk of dying young. As people age, it may also aid in maintaining functional
independence.
H) Injury Prevention: Warm-up exercises and other approaches are frequently used in
sports and leisure activities that are properly planned to lower the risk of injury.
Strength, flexibility, and balance enhancements might also lessen the risk of accidents
in daily life.
I) Sports and leisure activities frequently bring people from different groups together,
generating a sense of communal pride and belonging.
J) Development of Skills: Participating in sports and leisure activities enables people to
learn new skills and improve their current ones, which may be useful and personally
satisfying.
K) Physical exercise can assist people in regulating their emotions, dealing with
difficulties, and building resilience in the face of adversity.
2) ON HYGIENE
* Physical activity: Many leisure activities require physical activity, which can cause
perspiration. Sweating aids in toxin removal and can support brighter skin and a more
attractive overall appearance.
* Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Recreation is frequently used to relieve stress.
Through better sleep, a reduction in stress-related skin disorders, and an improvement
in mental health, lower stress levels might indirectly affect hygiene.
* Social interaction: Engaging in recreational activities frequently entails interacting with
others and getting involved in the community. Social support can drive people to
maintain cleanliness and promote good personal hygiene practices.
* Community Hygiene: To promote a safe and healthy atmosphere for participants and
visitors, recreation centers, parks, and other public areas often prioritize cleanliness
and hygiene. This includes regular cleaning of the tools, bathrooms, and common
areas.
3) ON WELL BEING
* Physical Health: Recreation often involves physical activities such as hiking, swimming,
cycling, or team sports. Engaging in these activities helps improve cardiovascular
health, muscle strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness. Regular physical activity
can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, promote longevity, and enhance physical well-
being.
* Recreation offers chances for stress management and relaxation. Spending time in
nature, practicing yoga, or other relaxation techniques can all help to lower stress,
anxiety, and sadness. Recreation encourages mindfulness, allowing people to
disengage from daily concerns and concentrate on the present.
* Mental Health: Recreation offers chances for stress management and relaxation.
Spending time in nature, practicing yoga, or other relaxation techniques can all help
to lower stress, anxiety, and sadness. Recreation encourages mindfulness, allowing
people to disengage from daily concerns and concentrate on the now.
* Emotional Well-Being: Taking part in leisure activities that make you happy, satisfied,
or give you a sense of accomplishment can have a good effect on your emotional
well-being. Recreational pursuits of interests, passions, and hobbies can improve
mood, self-worth, and confidence.
* Socialization: Because many leisure activities are essentially sociable, people can meet
others who share their interests. Through recreation, one can create and sustain social
connections that help fight loneliness and promote a sense of community.
* Cognitive Health: Solving problems, being creative, and picking up new skills are all
common components of leisure. Engaging Playing games, solving puzzles, or creating
art can all help to improve cognitive function and mental agility.
* Work-Life Balance: Recreation offers an essential break from the pressures of the
workplace and everyday responsibilities. Maintaining a positive work-life balance
through leisure helps reduce burnout and enhance general wellbeing.
* Quality of Life: By providing diversity and delight to daily routines, recreation helps to
improve quality of life. It offers chances for exploration, adventure, and personal
development, enhancing one's life experiences.
* Environmental Connection: Connecting with nature through outdoor activities like
gardening, hiking, or camping has been found to have a variety of positive effects on
mental and emotional health.
* Sense of Purpose: Pursuing one's hobbies and passions provides one a sense of
direction and purpose, which can help one live a happy and meaningful life.
* Reducing stress: Recreation gives you a way to release tension and excess energy.
Individuals can relax and eliminate tension from their bodies and minds by
participating in recreational activities.
* Building resilience: Overcoming difficulties while engaging in leisure activities can
increase resilience and a sense of accomplishment, which can lead to improved
wellbeing in other areas of life.
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