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Toward The Health Through Sport
Toward The Health Through Sport

Author(s): Milan Radosavljević, Života Radosavljević, Milan Dragić, Edita Kastratović, Cariša Bešić
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Fakultet za poslovne studije i pravo

Summary/Abstract: The health is the most important element of human life, which leads to a numerous investigations of that area. Healthy people have the will to live, are vital and experience a sense of well-being. A healthy person can be called only person with the established physical and mental balance. Sport as physical activity is important because of the positive impact it has on the development of individual physical strength, making it attractive for the entire population, especially for young people. Sport is part of free time and makes people happy and joyful in those moments of games and entertainment. Tension and negative energy as a consequence of modern life can be successfully channeled through sport. Studies have confirmed that sport and physical activity reduces stress and depression symptoms in children and adults. Regular physical activity is essential for proper physical, mental, psychological and social development. Sports include physical activity that develops and maintains the health of muscles, bones, joints and ligaments. Sport has a positive effect on the body weight, fat and blood pressure. Regular athletic activity has a significant impact in the prevention of chronic diseases. Besides the positive effects on the heart muscle, regular physical activity has a positive impact on the reduction of the degree of atherosclerosis through increased fat metabolism and increasing the elasticity of large arteries. The basic steps are the dietary treatment of obesity procedures and movement therapy. For the reduction of body fat, suitable aerobic activities: walking, running, swimming, etc., which involve large muscle groups. Physical activity can be seen as an effective tool in the prevention and treatment of anxiety and depression. When people live an active lifestyle, there is a sense of self-esteem and a sense of control of its own life. Regular physical activity has a positive effect in terms of stimulating and protecting brain function. It is necessary to systematically approach and to solve problems according to preferences and interests of students, to offer an appropriate program of activities. The first steps of a systematic approach must be based on research that will provide enough valuable information necessary for the proper planning and setting goals and objectives.

  • Issue Year: 3/2013
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 55-56
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English