Sports are an excellent hobby for children. Playing a sport teaches valuable lessons, such as teamwork, compromise, leadership and gracefully accepting defeat. For parents who are not athletically inclined, however, it can be difficult to know...
Adventure sports, also known as extreme sports, are sports that involve a high degree of inherent danger, normally require a high degree of skill and utilize motion to provide an exciting "rush" to the participant. While there is no universal...
Sports are often hailed as a way to help build confidence in children and adults alike, but the same sports can cause your confidence to take a hit when you're faced with the prospect of losing. Competition easily builds confidence when you're...
Psychology is a broad field that has many sub-specialties such as abnormal psychology, educational psychology and sports psychology. According to West Chester University, sports psychology is the "study of the psychological and mental factors...
According to ACC Sports Science, 5 percent of athletes develop chronic groin pain. A sports hernia, a type of inguinal hernia, is one possible cause of chronic groin pain. In a sports hernia, the lower abdominal wall weakens. In some cases, the...
Successful performance in sports is just as related to mental fitness as it is to physical fitness. Athletes who are psychologically prepared for competition consistently outperform unprepared athletes. It was for this reason that the discipline...
Sports therapy, also known as sports physical therapy, is an important tool for athletes of all types and ages. While personal training focuses on losing fat, increasing strength and packing on muscle mass, sports therapy is more concerned with...
Sports games are games are computer or video games that simulate real sports action. Games such as football, soccer and boxing can be played using computer controls or game controls. One or more players can compete against each other online or...
For many adults and children, healthy sports are enjoyable pastimes with myriad benefits. Sports can increase physical fitness, enhance self-confidence, establish social liaisons and teach teamwork skills. However, participating in sports for the...
Physical activity elevates your mood. All four neurochemicals responsible for influencing moods, including dopamine, are positively affected by any form of exercise, helping you to feel satisfied and happy. However, where dopamine is concerned,...
People of all ages are becoming more active and involved in exercise and organized sports. The more active people become, the greater the likelihood of experiencing some form of sports injury. Sports injuries happen for many reasons, including...
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines "paraplegic" as a person with paralysis of the body, involving the legs. Paraplegics include those who have lived with paraplegia their entire lives, as well as people who have become paralyzed later in life....
The long history of the impact of sports on culture includes the ever present opportunity for alternate means of resolving conflict. Whether it is the essence of the Olympic ideal, the virtue of practicing teamwork or the character building...
The origins of sports must extend as far back as the history of human beings. Sports seem to have used basic skills that were being developed for survival and mastery of the physical environment. The further we go back in time, the less evidence...
Because of nicotine addiction and the association of smoking with other activities, smoking is a difficult habit to break. While there is no easy way to quit, sports can be a good way to keep your body healthy while taking your mind off smoking....
If you participate on a school athletic team or have a child who does, chances are you'll need to schedule an appointment with a doctor for a sports physical. In fact, most states require that kids undergo a sports physical before they can even...
When you play sports, one of the first signs of physical exertion is that you start breathing harder. Depending on the sport and your fitness level, your respiration might increase slightly, or you might find yourself panting for air. In order to...
For budding athletes, being a part of a team is an important part of the school experience. But sometimes medical and health restrictions can keep you from participating in organized athletics. While some limitations can be overcome, others may...
From an early age we're told that sports drinks are crucial to our success in the sports we play, and that sports drinks will speed our recovery by replenishing the minerals and nutrients we lose with exertion. But are these statements truthful?...
Sports can be a great activity for any youngster. A child can learn the importance of team work, how to compete in a hard but fair manner, and it can help a youngster get in good shape and gain friends. Going to practice and playing games for a...
Even the safest of sports has its risks. One of these is the risk of fracturing a bone. Fractured bones are more common in contact sports, but they can occur in any kind of vigorous physical activity. Fractures vary in their causes and severity,...
Raising a child with a love of sports can bring many values. That child will have an appreciation for competition, learn how to work for a goal and spend hours outside playing instead of staying inside while being occupied by video games and...
Using protective gear while playing sports is important to prevent or reduce the severity of dental and facial injuries. Despite their importance, many athletes do not to use these devices. A study published in June 2010 in the "European Journal...
Carbohydrates are a major macronutrient that your body uses for energy. If you participate in sports, you will benefit from eating carbohydrates as they are one of the most versatile and convenient sources of quick fuel. Carbohydrates are the...
A diet for sports must give the athlete sufficient carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins and minerals. As a general guideline, the Fitness website suggests a diet for sports that derives 55 to 60 percent of its calories from carbohydrates -- 10...
Caffeine is a stimulant that occurs naturally in tea and coffee. It is also typically added to sodas as well as pain reliever medication. Caffeine stimulates your central nervous system, resulting in a temporary boost in alertness, energy level...
Vitamins are a vital component of your daily diet, especially for exceptionally active people and athletes. Exercise and athletic activities require sufficient levels of vitamin B to promote the release of energy from carbohydrates in your body,...
Ephedrine, or ephedra, is an herbal supplement that promises to increase energy and aid in weight loss. Products containing ephedrine work as thermogenics. They stimulate the brain and increase heart rate. In the sports industry, ephedrine was...
With some creativity, you can alter most outdoor sports so they are suitable for gyms. Health clubs often have facilities set up for specific sports, but all you need is an open gym, a group of players and basic equipment to play a variety of...
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