Why Are Sports Important?

"THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS"

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WHAT IS A SPORT?

A sport is a game, competition, or similar activity, done for enjoyment or as a job, that takes physical effort and skill and is played or done by following particular rules.

Reference:Dictionary, s. (2016). sport Definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. [online] Dictionary.cambridge.org. Available at: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/sport [Accessed 14 Sep. 2016].

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BENEFITS OF SPORTS

Sports are a source of recreation that provide relief and relaxation for the person who is practicing it. They are really important for the health of the human body and they provide physical and psychological benefits for people of all ages. Playing sports can make you stronger and healthier; they contribute to have lower obesity rates and a lower BMI. They can also help with your self-esteem and depression. Sports are a great for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and for a better lung function.

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WHY ARE SPORTS IMPORTANT?

As said before, sports are really important to keep yourself healthy and live a happy life, but there many other reasons about why sports are considered so important for the human development, for example:

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• Sports teach teamwork and help achieve goals.

• Sports offer many health benefits,. 

• Sports boost self-esteem. 

• Playing a sport cuts down on pressure and stress. 

• Many athletes do better academically.

Because of all that, it is really important for people to practice a sport regularlly. 

Reference: Muhealth.org. (2016). Benefits of Sports - MU Health. [online] Available at: http://www.muhealth.org/services/pediatrics/conditions/adolescent-medicine/benefits-of-sports/ [Accessed 14 Sep. 2016].

WHAT SPORTS CAN YOU PRACTICE?

To choose a sport, first you should get to know yourself completely to see what you really like and what you are good at. 

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If you like sports involving teams and direct contact with other people, you should practice: 

• Soccer
• Football
• Baseball 
• Basketball
• Softball
• and many others involving balls

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If you like to practice alone you should try: 

• The Gym
• Swimming
• Running 
• Cycling
• Gymnastics 
• Dancing

Reference:  (2016). The Best Solo Sports Ever. [online] Ranker. Available at: http://www.ranker.com/list/best-solo-sports/ranker-sports?var=3&utm_expid=16418821-248.R9xJSQYpQ8WOV_VLrugYuA.2&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com.mx%2F [Accessed 15 Sep. 2016].

Personal Opinion

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I believe that sports play a really important role in our lives. They keep us moving, they keep us active, and most important, they keep us happy. I think that all people should put a sport that they like in their life because it would truly benefit them in many ways. For example, I practice soccer, which is my favorite sport, three times a week to live a healthy life.