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IMPACTS OF SCHOOL SOCCER ACTIVITIES ON ADOLESCENTS’ PHYSICAL HEALTH

IMPACTOS DAS ATIVIDADES DE FUTEBOL ESCOLARES NA SAÚDE FÍSICA DOS ADOLESCENTES

REPERCUSIONES DE LAS ACTIVIDADES DE FÚTBOL ESCOLARES EN LA SALUD FÍSICA DE LOS ADOLESCENTES

ABSTRACT

Introduction

The level of muscle mass of Chinese youth is below the world average, this is a problem that involves eating habits, economic factors, and a recent deficit in sports habits. Soccer has been generating interest among young people, as it is a healthy sports practice that improves the physical conditioning of its practitioners. In this aspect, it is believed that promoting soccer in schools can improve adolescents’ physical health.

Objective

Improve students’ physical health by cultivating reserve soccer talents are the main purpose of this article.

Methods

The importance and existing problems of school soccer are surveyed, and the effect of school soccer sports practice on adolescents’ health is analyzed. Based on the results, some suggestions for popularizing soccer among adolescents and its cultural development are provided.

Results

Soccer is an intense sport; also, it is the most popular and practiced sport in the world. From the growth process of many soccer powers in the world, improving the level of soccer competition in a country cannot be separated from the comprehensive development of school soccer.

Conclusion

Long-term participation in soccer by adolescents can improve their physical conditioning. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Students; Soccer; Adolescent; Physical Fitness

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