Benefits of Team Sport
Team sports are a great way to get exercise, meet new people and have fun. They also help you develop social skills and a strong sense of teamwork and leadership.
Popular team sports in the United States include football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey and soccer. These sports are played in schools, colleges, and professional leagues across the country.
Benefits of Team Sport
Research suggests that participation in team sports promotes better mental health and reduces stress, depression and anxiety. In addition, it may be beneficial for young people to start playing sports early and continue participating through adulthood.
The group norms imposed on sport teams are an important aspect of the social structure of a team (Borgatta and Cottrell, 1957; Carron & Hausenblas, 1998). These group norms define what is expected of members of the team and the manner in which individuals interact with each other. For instance, members of a sports team recognize that they should report to practice sessions on time, follow the instructions of coaches, and work strenuously during competitions in order to be successful.
The rewards and punishments of group behavior are based on the extent to which a member conforms or violates these norms. Those who behave appropriately tend to receive verbal appreciation, greater prestige in the group, and increased group acceptance. In contrast, those who exhibit inappropriate behaviors are reprimanded through verbal criticism or ostracism by their team members.
