Effects of Exercise on Social Health

Effects of Exercise on Social Health

1. Co-operation

   • Many sports are played in teams and working in groups helps co-operation and teamwork skills. You can work with your teammates, encourage them to do well and work together for a common purpose
   • Team members spend a lot of time together such as on tour or on training courses, so it is important you get on well with them

2. Developing friendships and mixing socially

   • You get to know new people and make new often long lasting friendships. Most sports offer mixing off the sports field at socials

3. Gaining a good attitude to competing

   • You learn to repect your opponent, making you manage relationships with others better