Question

Sports are good for all age groups. Competitive sports are a showcase of power at the international arena. Supremacy over the other country is indirectly shown by standing at the top of medal tally. To achieve their target few countries are imparting very strict training to growing ****. Over the years many organizations have raised their voice against the intensity with which training is scheduled for making an international athlete.

(a) Elaborate any two physiological benefits of exercise in ****.

(b) What are the disadvantages of giving high intensity training to the growing ****?

Answer 1

(a) (i) Exercise controls weight

(ii) Strength the bones

(iii) Strength the lungs

(iv) Promote changes in the brain structure

(v) Strength the Heart

(vi) Boost energy level

(vii) Reduce blood sugar level

(viii) Builds strong and healthy muscles

(ix) Motor development

(x) Helps in digestive Process

(xi) Improves neuro muscular co-ordination

(xii) Help in staying healthy

(b) (i) Stress/fatigue

(ii) Chances of overload

(iii) Early maturity

(iv) Can reach too early top form

(v) Less flexibility

(vi) Chances of injury