Benefits to raising participation Flashcards
1
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What are the HEALTH benefits of participation of sport for the INDIVIDUAL
A
- Increased health and fitness
- Decreased risk of health problems (heart disease, stroke, cancer and type 2 diabetes)
- Lower body weight
- Lower blood pressure
- Raised self esteem
- Less stress
- Strengthened bones and muscles
- Improved components of fitness
2
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What are the HEALTH benefits of participation of sport for SOCIETY
A
- Less strain on NHS
- Lower obesity levels
3
Q
What are the SOCIAL benefits of participation of sport for the INDIVIDUAL
A
- Improved social skills
- Improved ability to develop friendships
- Improved sleep
- Improved mood and confidence
4
Q
What are the SOCIAL benefits of participation of sport for SOCIETY
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- Increased community integration
- Improved community morale
5
Q
What are the CRIME benefits of participation of sport for the INDIVIDUALS
A
- More positive use of free time
6
Q
What are the CRIME benefits of participation of sport for SOCIETY
A
- Lower crime rates/statistics
7
Q
What are the EMPLOYMENT benefits of participation of sport for the INDIVIDUAL
A
- Increased productivity at work
- Lower absenteeism
8
Q
What are the EMPLOYMENT benefits of participation of sport for SOCIETY
A
- Workplace/employer benefits as less time off work
- Higher productivity rates
9
Q
What are the economic benefits of participation of sport for the individual
A
- Increased spending on healthy pursuits
10
Q
What are the economic benefits of participation of sport for society
A
- More money put into the economy via increased ‘leisure-spend’
