ABClatino Magazine Year 10 Issue 9 | Page 9

Sports are not just a way to stay active or fit they have more to them. Sports may impact, influence and even have a positive effect on you. Everyone experiences different things in different sports at different times. Have you ever thought about playing a sport?

 

Playing a sport is not just physically good for you but there are also mental and academic benefits. Researchers of the University of Missouri state that “Physical exercise is good for the mind, body and spirit.” This shows how it doesn’t only help you physically but also mentally. Overall, all sports have some sort of impact on the mind and the way we think or see certain things.

 

The advantages of playing a sport

  • It teaches dedication,

  • accountability, leadership and other useful skills

  • It helps you academically with memorization and repetition which are utilized in school

  • If it’s a team sport it will teach you teamwork, collaboration and problem-solving skills

  • Sports help find yourself whether it’s encouraging yourself to improve or it helps you boost your self-esteem.

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    There are many reasons why you should play a sport.

    Here, we intervieweMaria Howard  and we found out that she played soccer as a left wing for New Paltz High School. During her junior year her high school team won the 2003 sectionals championship.

    Video en ingles con subtítulos en español

    Video in English with Spanish subtitles

    Playing Sports and their Benefits

    Deportes y sus Beneficios

    Por/By Fernanda Sanchez Garcia & Rafael Castorena

    Por/By Anthony

     Leonardo Beltran Orrala