Team Sports

A team sport is one in which a group of people compete against other groups of people in a manner that requires physical fitness and skill. It is important that every individual on a team do what he or she can to stay physically fit. As a member of a team, you are expected to be prepared, both physically and mentally, for the next competition. If you are taking drugs, rather than working out, eating well, taking care of your body, and practicing, you are letting not only yourself down, but your teammates as well.

There are many benefits to participating in team sports. Not only do they allow you to stay physically active, thus improving your physical health, but they also give you a chance to develop the characteristics of perseverance, teamwork, dedication, and to enhance your communication skills. This can improve your social and emotional health.

Your school, local parks and recreation department, local organizations, and private businesses offer opportunities to become involved in team sports. Take a moment to look at a variety of popular team sports. Write down the list given to you below, and add at least five more that are not on the list.

Team Sports
Football	Baseball
Softball	Volleyball
Field hockey	Rugby
Soccer	Hockey

 

Recreational Activities

Participating in recreational activities allows you to engage in activities that provide you enjoyment, alleviate stress, and provide physical fitness. Bicycling, hiking, golfing, and yoga are examples of recreational activities. These types of activities provide you the opportunity to be physically active, without necessarily participating in an organized activity, such as a team or individual sport.

Characteristics of Recreation

Recreational activities include any type of activity that gives you peace of mind and happiness. The world is moving at a fast pace, and the need for recreation has increased. In this interactivity, you will explore the benefits to recreational activities. Click the player button to begin.

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Types of Recreational Activities

Sports such as baseball, volleyball, basketball, and soccer can serve as very good recreational activities. Sometimes people start participating in such activities for recreation, but later decide to pursue more competitive forms of the sports. Write down the list that is given to you below, and add at least five more recreational activities that are not on this list.

Recreational Activities
Martial arts	Weightlifting
Mountain biking	Surfing
Cycling	Motocross
Hiking	BMX
Skiing	Golf
Dancing (tap, ballet, jazz, Zumba®, etc)	Fishing
Bungee jumping	Hunting

As you can see, some of the above activities do not require an organized group of people. This is an added benefit if you have a busy schedule, and need to fit in physical activity without having to rely on others showing up to an event at a certain date and time.

There are many types of recreational activities that you can enjoy. You might even find that what you enjoy now may be different than what you might enjoy later in life.

Team Sports and Recreational Activities Review

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