Athletics leads to improved social &
academic performance & happiness
Summarized from the article headlined "The Top 7 Mental Benefits of Sports" by Kathryn Watson, medically reviewed by Peggy Pletcher, MS, RD, LD, CDE at www.healthline.com
► IMPROVES MOOD: physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed.
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| Wesley Wolverine sophomore #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE). |
► REDUCES STRESS: stimulates the production of endorphins, natural mood lifters that boost optimism.
► ENHANCES SLEEP: fall asleep faster and deepen sleep, lifting next day's mental outlook.
► ADVANCES WEIGHT CONTROL: burning calories and/or building muscle, reducing the development of diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
► BOOSTS SELF-CONFIDENCE: building strength, skills, and stamina improves self-esteem and self-image.
► AUGMENTS LEADERSHIP SKILLS: affords an opportunity to train, try, win, or lose together, which sets a “team mindset” that can be transferred to the workplace and social situations.
