In 1948, the First World Health Assembly proposed the establishment of a «World Health Day» to commemorate the founding of the World Health Organization.
What does the World Health Day?
April 7 is commemorated and raises awareness about global health. From FutbolLab We take this opportunity to talk to you about the benefits that playing football brings.
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and is played in most countries, it is an irrefutable fact. The nature of the game means that players may be sprinting, running fast or slow, and may even be standing still.
Since the game during soccer is continuous, soccer is great for fitness and cardiovascular health. People of different ages and skill levels can participate in soccer, and those of different sizes can do equally well.
¿Benefits for the health of soccer practice?
- Increases the Aerobic capacity and cardiovascular health
- Reduces body fat and improves muscle tone
- Da flexibility and resistance
- Increases muscle and bone strength, improving health due to the changes between walking, running and sprinting.
Further benefits?
As it is generally a non-contact sport, it teaches coordination, encourages teamwork and sharing, teaches you to “think on your feet,” helps increase concentration, persistence and self-discipline skills, and is a good way to meet people and exercise with friends.
It can be an opportunity to increase confidence and self-esteem, and help reduce anxiety.
It requires very little equipment, so it can be played in the yard or park.
It's relatively easy to learn, so beginners can easily join in the fun and play basic soccer for recess.
¿How to plan soccer practice?
Playing a basic soccer game does not require a large number of people or necessarily a field, although that would be ideal. If you are a fan, it can be as simple as hanging out with friends. Playing soccer just for fun can be done in backyards, streets or beaches. The only thing you need is a ball ⚽.
Even so, there is much more to keep in mind when you want to be a ball professional or coach a team, which is why we encourage you to take our master in physical preparation and injury prevention endorsed by the UCA and thus, always keep your team healthy.