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The Impact of Sports Participation on Mental Well-being

by Daniel Brown 1,*
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FSPH  2023 5(1):38; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20230423
Received: 24 February 2023 / Accepted: 24 March 2023 / Published Online: 23 April 2023
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The abstract of this paper explores the profound impact of sports participation on mental well-being. By examining various empirical studies and theoretical frameworks, the analysis highlights the mechanism through which physical activity contributes to mental health. The paper delves into the psychological benefits of regular exercise, such as reduced stress levels, enhanced self-esteem, and improved cognitive function. Furthermore, it discusses the social benefits of sports participation, including increased social support and a sense of community. The study further investigates the specific types of sports and their respective effects on mental well-being. Moreover, the paper addresses the challenges faced by individuals in maintaining an active lifestyle and suggests potential strategies to promote sports participation among different demographics. The findings suggest that integrating sports into daily routines can significantly improve mental health outcomes and enhance overall well-being.

Keywords: Sports Participation; Mental Well-being; Physical Activity; Social Support; Cognitive Function.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Brown. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Brown, D. (2023). The Impact of Sports Participation on Mental Well-being. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 5(1), 38. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230423
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Brown, D. The Impact of Sports Participation on Mental Well-being. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2023, 5, 38. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230423
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Brown D. The Impact of Sports Participation on Mental Well-being. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2023, 5(1):38. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230423
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Brown, Daniel 2023. "The Impact of Sports Participation on Mental Well-being" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 5, no.1:38. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230423

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Brown, D. The Impact of Sports Participation on Mental Well-being. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2023, 5, 38. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230423
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Brown D. The Impact of Sports Participation on Mental Well-being. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2023, 5(1):38. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230423
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Brown, D. (2023). The Impact of Sports Participation on Mental Well-being. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 5(1), 38. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20230423

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