What are two physical health benefits of participating in sports?

• Reduced flexibility and lower bone density

• Worsened cardiovascular health and decreased muscle strength

• Improved cardiovascular health and increased muscle strength

• Decreased lung capacity and weakened muscles

How does participating in sports contribute to improving cardiovascular health?

• It decreases heart rate and blood circulation

• It weakens the heart muscle

• It increases heart rate, improves blood circulation, and strengthens the heart muscle.

• It has no impact on cardiovascular health

What are two mental health benefits of participating in sports?

• Increased stress and worsened mood

• Weight gain and decreased energy

• Improved mood and decreased physical activity

• Stress reduction and improved mood

How does participating in sports help in reducing stress and anxiety?

• By causing physical injuries and pain

• By releasing endorphins, improving mood, and providing a distraction from daily worries.

• By increasing stress and anxiety levels

• By leading to social isolation and loneliness

What are two ways in which participating in sports promotes social interaction?

• Being alone and avoiding social interaction

• Teamwork and competition

• Reading books and studying

• Watching TV and playing video games

How does being part of a sports team contribute to building friendships and social connections?

• It creates competition and rivalry among teammates, leading to conflicts

• It allows individuals to bond over a shared interest and work together towards a common goal, leading to the development of friendships and social connections.

• It has no impact on building friendships and social connections

• It isolates individuals from forming friendships and social connections

What drives individuals to participate in sports from a competitive standpoint?

• Fear of losing

• Pressure from family or friends

• Lack of other hobbies

• Desire to win, thrill of competition, pursuit of personal improvement, opportunity to showcase skills

How does the competitive nature of sports help individuals in setting and achieving goals?

• It motivates individuals to set and achieve goals in order to outperform their opponents and succeed.

• It makes individuals lose interest in setting and achieving goals

• It has no impact on individuals' ability to set and achieve goals

• It causes individuals to give up on their goals and become demotivated

What are two ways in which participating in team sports promotes teamwork and collaboration?

• Communication and coordination

• Isolation and individualism

• Independence and self-reliance

• Conflict and competition

How does being part of a sports team teach individuals about cooperation and working together towards a common goal?

• By promoting competition and individual achievement over teamwork

• By discouraging communication and collaboration among team members

• By requiring individuals to communicate, collaborate, and support each other in order to achieve success.

• By encouraging individuals to work alone and not rely on others