SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A TOOL TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND PREVENT DISEASE

Abstract

Sports include all forms of physical activity that contribute to physical fitness, mental well-being, and social interaction. Exercise, physical activity, and sport have long been used in the treatment and rehabilitation of communicable and non-communicable diseases. It is a strong means for the prevention of diseases and for nations is a cost-effective method to improve public health across populations. Playing sports can make us live longer, think clearer, react faster, lose weight, and prevent diseases with little to no side effects. It is a compelling medicine that doesn't require a prescription. It explained that activity has beneficial effects on an individual’s health and well-being. Physical activity and sports have positive impact on other major risks, in particular high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, tobacco use, and stress. It reduces morbidity and mortality from mental health disorders. The objective of this paper is to aware people about the importance of sports and physical activity in our life and how they are helpful in controlling and preventing disease. This paper concludes that physical activity reduces the risk of premature mortality in general, and of coronary heart disease, hypertension, colon cancer, and diabetes mellitus in particular. Physical activity also improves mental health and it is important for the health of muscles, bones, and joints. For enhancing sports exercise and physical activity in our routine life so that everybody get fit and active, efforts should be done on increasing physical activity in schools; Help communities keep active; and Promote healthy workplaces.