This section provides an overview of the related
areas between sport and health. An introduction to the role of sport in
enhancing physical and mental well-being is provided.
A number of key themes related to sport and health are then explored in more detail:
A downloadable bibliography of recommended readings and further resources is also included of sources that are not available online but may be accessed through your local library.
- The health benefits of sport and physical activity
- Sport, physical activity and risk factors for major diseases
- Tackling HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases through sport
- Practical implications for sport for HIV prevention programmes
- Sport and public health campaigns.
A downloadable bibliography of recommended readings and further resources is also included of sources that are not available online but may be accessed through your local library.
Health, Sport and Well-being
There are a variety of ways in which health is
understood, especially as a part of developing individuals and
communities. A common understanding of health is needed to grasp the
ways in which sport can play a role in achieving health objectives and
the benefits of physical activity and sport on various body functions...
Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Sport and Physical Activity
Participation in physical activity and sport,
through a number of mechanisms, can have significant impact on the
health of individuals and communities. The physical, social, emotional
and cognitive benefits of sport and physical activity are
well-researched and are linked to the reduction of chronic illness and
disease...
Sport, Physical Activity and Risk Factors for Major Diseases
Inactivity is a major risk factor in a number of
chronic diseases that are having immense impact on health status
world-wide. Sport and physical activity can promote activity lifestyles,
which in combination with other approaches, can reduce the risk of
chronic lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer,
diabetes, obesity and mental illness...
Tackling HIV/AIDS and Other Communicable Diseases through Sport
Sport and physical education can serve as
alternative platforms to provide crucial information to populations at
risk of communicable diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and
HIV/AIDS...
Practical Implications for Sport-for-Health programming
Sport-for-health programming requires careful
consideration to be given to the prescription of physical activity,
which must be suited to the target group. Furthermore HIV/AIDS
prevention programming using sport must take into account a number of
factors...
Sport and Public Health Campaigns
Public health campaigns use sport to motivate
communities to consider top priority health concerns. A number of
large-scale initiatives and targeted partnership approaches promote the
health benefits of participation in sport and physical activity...
Bibliografía seleccionada
La bibliografía incluye libros, artículos de
revistas y otros recursos (no libre acceso a través de la web) de
interés para el deporte y la salud. Por favor, tenga en cuenta esta
lista no pretende ser exhaustiva, sino que ofrece una visión general de
las principales fuentes de información sobre este tema. Sugerencias y / o
adiciones a la bibliografía se pueden enviar a: healthfeeding@hotmail.com
