TEAM SPORTS ASSIGNMENT There are both advantages and disadvantages to being part of a team sport. For this assignment, I have listed the pros and cons below, providing a brief but detailed description of each reason given for both sides of the issue. Pros: • teaches interdependence • teaches cooperation • there is always a substitute when someone is hurt or tired • there is less pressure (people don't always look at you) Friendship Playing sports allows you to create friendships that you otherwise wouldn't have could form. Sports bring together teenagers from different schools, backgrounds and communities. Many times the friendships you create on the field remain intact even when you are not playing sports. Starting a team is a great way to bring together people who share a common sporting interest. Team sports are a great way to make new friends and share a common interest. Participation Team sports mean involvement and participation in an activity that keeps us fit and allows a person to make the most of their free time. Playing sports helps teenagers physically, socially and mentally. Participation on a sports team can improve school bonds, social support, and the bond between friends and teammates. Commitment Participating in a team sport demonstrates members' commitment and dedication to an activity. It allows the team member to learn commitment not only in team sports, but also in life in general. Going to practices, games and meetings and showing dedication to the team you are part of is vital. Athletes build character through their participation in sports. Health Benefits We all know the health benefits provided by sports. Starting a team is a great way to share with others the benefits of exercise that a...... middle of paper ...... only physically fit but also mentally and emotionally fit and balanced. This is where yoga helps: postures, breathing techniques and meditation. PAIN PREVENTION Yoga is known to have great health benefits and one of the most important is pain prevention. Increased flexibility and strength can help prevent the causes of some types of back pain. Many people who suffer from back pain spend a lot of time sitting at the computer or driving a car, because they are always sitting in the same position; a position that does not improve posture or health. This can cause stiffness and spinal compression, which you can address slowly and gradually with yoga. Yoga also improves your alignment, both in and out of class, which helps prevent many other types of pain. Exercises in yoga focus on sitting or standing posture and these can actually prevent back pain or injury.