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	- In these sports, players are split into teams and have to work together to achieve some form of goal (e.g. scoring a goal in football). The following are all examples of team sports		- In these sports, players are split into teams and have to work together to achieve some form of goal (e.g. scoring a goal in football). The following are all examples of team sports
	[[File:Algérie - Arménie - 20140531 - Yacine Brahimi (Alg) face à Taron Voskanyan (Arm).jpg\|thumb\|189x189px\|Photo From Football Match (Algeria vs Armenia) ]]		[[File:Algérie - Arménie - 20140531 - Yacine Brahimi (Alg) face à Taron Voskanyan (Arm).jpg\|thumb\|189x189px\|Photo From Football Match (Algeria vs Armenia) ]]
	* Football		* [[wikipedia:Association_football\|Football]]
	* Rugby		* [[wikipedia:Rugby_union\|Rugby]]
	* Baseball		* [[wikipedia:Baseball\|Baseball]]
	* Hockey		* [[wikipedia:Field_hockey\|Hockey]]
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	=== 2) Individual Sports: ===		=== 2) Individual Sports: ===
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	[[File:Swimming finals (37403894021).jpg\|thumb\|162x162px\|Swimming Race Final]]		[[File:Swimming finals (37403894021).jpg\|thumb\|162x162px\|Swimming Race Final]]

	* Swimming		* [[wikipedia:Swimming\|Swimming]]
	* ~~Weight Lifting~~		* [[wikipedia:Weightlifting\|Weightlifting]]
	* Figure Skating		* [[wikipedia:Figure_skating\|Figure Skating]]
	* Athletics (In certain situations)		* [[wikipedia:Sport_of_athletics\|Athletics (In certain situations)]]
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	[[File:Olympic rings without rims.svg\|thumb\|239x239px\|Olympic Rings]]		[[File:Olympic rings without rims.svg\|thumb\|239x239px\|Olympic Rings]]
	Sport is an overarching term for a whole manner of activities that usually contain some level of physical exercise. They are played to keep fit and also socialise with other people. Due to the exercise component, endorphins, as well as dopamine and serotonin, are released while playing. This boosts the individual's mood, leading to improved mental health. Different sports are played all over the world, some dating back millennia.		Sport is an overarching term for a whole manner of activities that usually contain some level of physical exercise. They are played to keep fit and also socialise with other people. Due to the exercise component, endorphins, as well as dopamine and serotonin, are released while playing. This boosts the individual's mood, leading to improved mental health. Different sports are played all over the world, some dating back millennia.
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	<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Different Categories of Sports: </h1>		<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Different Categories of Sports: </h1>
	Most sports can be split into two main categories:		Most sports can be split into two main categories:

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	[[File:Olympic rings without rims.svg\|thumb\|239x239px\|Olympic Rings]]		[[File:Olympic rings without rims.svg\|thumb\|239x239px\|Olympic Rings]]
	Sport is an overarching term for a whole manner of activities that usually contain some level of physical exercise. They are played to keep fit and also socialise with other people. Due to the exercise component, endorphins, as well as dopamine and serotonin, are released while playing. This boosts the individual's mood, leading to improved mental health. Different sports are played all over the world, some dating back millennia.		Sport is an overarching term for a whole manner of activities that usually contain some level of physical exercise. They are played to keep fit and also socialise with other people. Due to the exercise component, endorphins, as well as dopamine and serotonin, are released while playing. This boosts the individual's mood, leading to improved mental health. Different sports are played all over the world, some dating back millennia.
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	<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Different Categories of Sports: </h1>		<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Different Categories of Sports: </h1>
	Most sports can be split into two main categories:		Most sports can be split into two main categories:
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	* Baseball		* Baseball
	* Hockey		* Hockey
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	=== 2) Individual Sports: ===		=== 2) Individual Sports: ===
	- Although these sports may have a team behind the athlete - such as coaches and physiotherapists - the actual activity is performed solo. The following are examples of individual sports:		- Although these sports may have a team behind the athlete - such as coaches and physiotherapists - the actual activity is performed solo. The following are examples of individual sports:
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	* Figure Skating		* Figure Skating
	* Athletics (In certain situations)		* Athletics (In certain situations)
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	<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Benefits To Sport </h1>		<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Benefits To Sport </h1>
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	[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]		[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]
	For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.		For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.
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	<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Low Cost: High Reward </h1>		<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Low Cost: High Reward </h1>
	[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]		[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]
	Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.		Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.

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	== What Is Sport? ==		<h1 style="background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia, serif; margin: 0;">
			What Is Sport?</h1>
	[[File:Olympic rings without rims.svg\|thumb\|239x239px\|Olympic Rings]]		[[File:Olympic rings without rims.svg\|thumb\|239x239px\|Olympic Rings]]
	Sport is an overarching term for a whole manner of activities that usually contain some level of physical exercise. They are played to keep fit and also socialise with other people. Due to the exercise component, endorphins , as well as dopamine and serotonin, are released, while playing. This boosts the ~~individuals~~ mood, leading to improved mental health. Different sports are played all over the world, some dating back millennia.		Sport is an overarching term for a whole manner of activities that usually contain some level of physical exercise. They are played to keep fit and also socialise with other people. Due to the exercise component, endorphins, as well as dopamine and serotonin, are released while playing. This boosts the individual's mood, leading to improved mental health. Different sports are played all over the world, some dating back millennia.
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			<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Different Categories of Sports: </h1>
	== Different Categories of Sports: ==		Most sports can be split into two main categories:
	Most sports can be split into two main categories:

	=== 1) Team Sports: ===		=== 1) Team Sports: ===
	- In these sports, players are split into teams and have to work together to achieve some form of goal (e.g. scoring a goal in football). The following are all examples of team sports		- In these sports, players are split into teams and have to work together to achieve some form of goal (e.g. scoring a goal in football). The following are all examples of team sports
	[[File:Algérie - Arménie - 20140531 - Yacine Brahimi (Alg) face à Taron Voskanyan (Arm).jpg\|thumb\|189x189px\|Photo From Football Match (Algeria vs Armenia) ]]		[[File:Algérie - Arménie - 20140531 - Yacine Brahimi (Alg) face à Taron Voskanyan (Arm).jpg\|thumb\|189x189px\|Photo From Football Match (Algeria vs Armenia) ]]

	* Football		* Football

	* Rugby		* Rugby
	* Baseball		* Baseball
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	* Swimming		* Swimming

	* Weight Lifting		* Weight Lifting
	* Figure Skating		* Figure Skating
	* Athletics (In certain situations)		* Athletics (In certain situations)

	== Benefits To Sport ==
			<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Benefits To Sport </h1>
	[[File:Biceps - Delapouite - game-icons.svg\|thumb\|83x83px]]		[[File:Biceps - Delapouite - game-icons.svg\|thumb\|83x83px]]
	Through regular exercise, micro-tears are formed in the active muscle groups. When given time to recover, new muscle is built. This is beneficial not only in sport but in other aspects of life, such as opening a jar of pickles. The brain also releases an array of chemicals during exercise - such as dopamine. These chemicals help you perform better in the sport, but more importantly, lifts the individuals mood. This all keeps both your physical and mental health in good form, which is key to longer life expectancy and quality of life.		Through regular exercise, micro-tears are formed in the active muscle groups. When given time to recover, new muscle is built. This is beneficial not only in sport but in other aspects of life, such as opening a jar of pickles. The brain also releases an array of chemicals during exercise - such as dopamine. These chemicals help you perform better in the sport, but more importantly, lifts the individuals mood. This all keeps both your physical and mental health in good form, which is key to longer life expectancy and quality of life.
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	[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]		[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]
	For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.		For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.
	<br><br><br><br>		<br><br><br><br><br>

	== Low Cost: High Reward ==		<h1 style= "background-color: #00a3cc; font-size: 22px; font-family: Georgia,serif; margin:0;">Low Cost: High Reward </h1>
	[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]		[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]
	Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.		Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.

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	[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]		[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]
	For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.		For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.
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	== Low Cost: High Reward ==		== Low Cost: High Reward ==
	[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]		[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]
	Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.		Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.

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	[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]		[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]
	For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.		For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.
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	== Low Cost: High Reward ==		== Low Cost: High Reward ==
	[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]		[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]
	Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.		Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.

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	[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]		[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]
	For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.		For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.
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	== Low Cost: High Reward ==		== Low Cost: High Reward ==
	[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]		[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]
	Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.		Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.

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	== What Is Sport? ==		== What Is Sport? ==
			[[File:Olympic rings without rims.svg\|thumb\|239x239px\|Olympic Rings]]
	Sport is an overarching term for a whole manner of activities that usually contain some level of physical exercise. They are played to keep fit and also socialise with other people. Due to the exercise component, endorphins , as well as dopamine and serotonin, are released, while playing. This boosts the individuals mood, leading to improved mental health. Different sports are played all over the world, some dating back millennia.		Sport is an overarching term for a whole manner of activities that usually contain some level of physical exercise. They are played to keep fit and also socialise with other people. Due to the exercise component, endorphins , as well as dopamine and serotonin, are released, while playing. This boosts the individuals mood, leading to improved mental health. Different sports are played all over the world, some dating back millennia.


	== Different Categories of Sports: ==		== Different Categories of Sports: ==
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	=== 1) Team Sports: ===		=== 1) Team Sports: ===
	- In these sports, players are split into teams and have to work together to achieve some form of goal (e.g. scoring a goal in football). The following are all examples of team sports:		- In these sports, players are split into teams and have to work together to achieve some form of goal (e.g. scoring a goal in football). The following are all examples of team sports
			[[File:Algérie - Arménie - 20140531 - Yacine Brahimi (Alg) face à Taron Voskanyan (Arm).jpg\|thumb\|189x189px\|Photo From Football Match (Algeria vs Armenia) ]]

	* Football		* Football

	* Rugby		* Rugby
	* Baseball		* Baseball
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	=== 2) Individual Sports: ===		=== 2) Individual Sports: ===
	- Although these sports may have a team behind the athlete - such as coaches and physiotherapists - the actual activity is performed solo. The following are examples of individual sports:		- Although these sports may have a team behind the athlete - such as coaches and physiotherapists - the actual activity is performed solo. The following are examples of individual sports:
			[[File:Swimming finals (37403894021).jpg\|thumb\|162x162px\|Swimming Race Final]]

	* Swimming		* Swimming
	* Weight Lifting
	* Figure Skating		* Weight Lifting
	* Athletics (In certain situations)		* Figure Skating
			* Athletics (In certain situations)

	== Benefits To Sport ==		== Benefits To Sport ==
			[[File:Biceps - Delapouite - game-icons.svg\|thumb\|83x83px]]
	Through regular exercise, micro-tears are formed in the active muscle groups. When given time to recover, new muscle is built. This is beneficial not only in sport but in other aspects of life, such as opening a jar of pickles. The brain also releases an array of chemicals during exercise - such as dopamine. These chemicals help you perform better in the sport, but more importantly, lifts the individuals mood. This all keeps both your physical and mental health in good form, which is key to longer life expectancy and quality of life.		Through regular exercise, micro-tears are formed in the active muscle groups. When given time to recover, new muscle is built. This is beneficial not only in sport but in other aspects of life, such as opening a jar of pickles. The brain also releases an array of chemicals during exercise - such as dopamine. These chemicals help you perform better in the sport, but more importantly, lifts the individuals mood. This all keeps both your physical and mental health in good form, which is key to longer life expectancy and quality of life.


			[[File:RSCM waterpolo Heren 1 2017 2018.jpg\|thumb\|121x121px\|Team Talk ]]
	For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.		For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.

	== Low Cost : High Reward ==

			== Low Cost: High Reward ==
			[[File:Dollar Sign.svg\|thumb\|104x104px]]
	Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.		Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.

WikiCiv Socials: Page Creation

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== What Is Sport? ==
Sport is an overarching term for a whole manner of activities that usually contain some level of physical exercise. They are played to keep fit and also socialise with other people. Due to the exercise component, endorphins , as well as dopamine and serotonin, are released, while playing. This boosts the individuals mood, leading to improved mental health. Different sports are played all over the world, some dating back millennia.

== Different Categories of Sports: ==
Most sports can be split into two main categories:

=== 1) Team Sports: ===
- In these sports, players are split into teams and have to work together to achieve some form of goal (e.g. scoring a goal in football). The following are all examples of team sports:

* Football
* Rugby
* Baseball
* Hockey

=== 2) Individual Sports: ===
- Although these sports may have a team behind the athlete - such as coaches and physiotherapists - the actual activity is performed solo. The following are examples of individual sports:

* Swimming
* Weight Lifting
* Figure Skating
* Athletics (In certain situations)

== Benefits To Sport ==
Through regular exercise, micro-tears are formed in the active muscle groups. When given time to recover, new muscle is built. This is beneficial not only in sport but in other aspects of life, such as opening a jar of pickles. The brain also releases an array of chemicals during exercise - such as dopamine. These chemicals help you perform better in the sport, but more importantly, lifts the individuals mood. This all keeps both your physical and mental health in good form, which is key to longer life expectancy and quality of life.

For team sports, there is another benefit that cannot be over looked, socialisation. Humans are social creatures and participating in team sports provides an excellent opportunity to improve the critical aspect of life. It also teaches values - such as teamwork, leadership, and Communication.

== Low Cost : High Reward ==
Playing a sport doesn't require massive financial input. For example, Football was originally played with an inflated animal bladder, as it was cheap and regularly available. We have evolved a lot since then, but you can still buy a ball for under $10 and have a good time with friends. Or there are even free alternatives, such as simply running around your local area. As previously mentioned, there is a ton of benefits to playing a sport and with a low bar to entry, there is no reason not to play one.