The meaning and concept of sports?

According to the needs of production and life, following the law of people's physical and mental development, taking physical exercise as the basic means, strengthening physical fitness, improving the level of sports technology, carrying out ideological and moral education and enriching social and cultural life, is a special scientific field gradually established and developed with the development of human society.

Second, the concept of sports

1, a broad concept of sports

It refers to a conscious and organized social activity that takes physical exercise as the basic means to enhance people's physique, promote people's all-round development, enrich social and cultural life and promote the construction of spiritual civilization. It is a part of the whole social culture, and its development is restricted by the politics and economy of a certain society and serves it.

2. The narrow concept of sports.

It is an educational process to develop the body, strengthen the physique, impart physical exercise knowledge and skills, and cultivate moral and will quality; It is the process of cultivating and shaping the human body; Is an important part of education; It is an important aspect of cultivating people with all-round development.

Third, the benefits of exercise.

1, preventing cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer endangering human life in the world today. According to reports, one in every two deaths in the United States is cardiovascular disease, and China is also the first place to die of cardiovascular disease. A large number of studies show that participating in regular physical exercise can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease formation and occurrence.

2. Respiratory system

When people take a deep breath in physical exercise, they will inhale more oxygen and expel more carbon dioxide, thus increasing vital capacity, reducing residual capacity and enhancing lung function. People who exercise regularly have strong physical adaptability, so their breathing appears stable, deep and even, and the frequency is also slow, averaging 6-8 breaths per minute, while those who do not exercise average 65,438+02-65,438+05 breaths per minute.

3. Digestive system

Physical exercise will enhance the consumption of nutrients in the body, enhance the metabolism of the whole body, and thus improve appetite. In addition, physical exercise can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and secretion of digestive juice, improve the function of liver and pancreas, thus improving the function of the whole digestive system and providing good material guarantee for people's health and longevity.

4. Nervous system

Human activities are coordinated activities under the control of the nervous system. People who insist on exercising (especially middle-aged and elderly people) often show flexibility, hearing, vision and energy, which is the performance of strong nervous system.