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Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.99,0:00:10.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The victory of the underdog over\Nthe favored team.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:10.16,0:00:13.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The last minute penalty shot\Nthat wins the tournament.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.49,0:00:16.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The high-energy training montages.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.33,0:00:19.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Many people love to glorify victory\Non the playing field,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:19.75,0:00:21.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,cheer for favorite teams,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.12,0:00:22.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and play sports.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:22.77,0:00:26.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But here's a question:\NShould we be so obsessed with sports?
Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.90,0:00:30.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is playing sports actually as good for us\Nas we make it out to be,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.50,0:00:33.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or just a fun and entertaining pastime?
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.83,0:00:36.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What does science have to say?
Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.46,0:00:40.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First of all, it's well accepted that\Nexercise is good for our bodies and minds,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.56,0:00:42.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that's definitely true.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:42.43,0:00:46.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Exercising, especially when we're young,\Nhas all sorts of health benefits,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:46.52,0:00:48.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like strengthening our bones,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.15,0:00:50.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,clearing out bad cholesterol\Nfrom our arteries,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:50.100,0:00:55.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and decreasing the risk of stroke,\Nhigh blood pressure, and diabetes.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.77,0:00:58.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Our brains also release a number\Nof chemicals when we workout,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.87,0:01:00.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,including endorphins.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.93,0:01:02.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These natural hormones,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:02.15,0:01:05.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which control pain and pleasure responses\Nin the cental nervous system,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.90,0:01:10.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can lead to feelings of euphoria,\Nor, what's often called, a runner's high.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.77,0:01:14.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Increased endorphins and consistent\Nphysical activity in general
Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.18,0:01:18.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can sharpen your focus\Nand improve your mood and memory.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:18.24,0:01:22.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So does that mean we get just as much\Nbenefit going to the gym five days a week
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.05,0:01:24.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we would joining a team and competing?
Dialogue: 0,0:01:24.81,0:01:27.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, here's where it gets interesting:
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.71,0:01:32.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because it turns out that if you can find\Na sport and a team you like,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:32.00,0:01:34.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,studies show that there are all sorts\Nof benefits
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.37,0:01:38.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that go beyond the physical\Nand mental benefits of exercise alone.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.64,0:01:41.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some of the most significant\Nare psychological benefits,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.68,0:01:44.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,both in the short and long term.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:44.08,0:01:47.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some of those come from the communal\Nexperience of being on a team,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.90,0:01:51.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for instance, learning to trust\Nand depend on others,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.56,0:01:53.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to accept help,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.12,0:01:54.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to give help,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:54.24,0:01:56.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to work together towards\Na common goal.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.80,0:02:00.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In addition, commitment to a team\Nand doing something fun
Dialogue: 0,0:02:00.24,0:02:04.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can also make it easier to establish\Na regular habit of exercise.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.59,0:02:07.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,School sport participation \Nhas also been shown
Dialogue: 0,0:02:07.62,0:02:11.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to reduce the risk of suffering\Nfrom depression for up to four years.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.96,0:02:16.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Meanwhile, your self-esteem and confidence\Ncan get a big boost.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:16.21,0:02:17.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are a few reasons for that.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:17.85,0:02:19.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One is found in training.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.49,0:02:22.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just by working and working at skills,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.38,0:02:24.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,especially with a good coach,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.13,0:02:27.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you reinforce a growth mindset \Nwithin yourself.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.59,0:02:30.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's when you say, "Even if I can't\Ndo something today,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.49,0:02:34.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I can improve myself through practice\Nand achieve it eventually."
Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.90,0:02:38.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That mindset is useful \Nin all walks of life.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.25,0:02:40.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then there's learning through failure,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.34,0:02:44.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one of the most transformative,\Nlong-term benefits of playing sports.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:44.93,0:02:48.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The experience of coming to terms\Nwith defeat can build the resilience
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.40,0:02:51.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and self-awareness necessary \Nto manage academic,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.22,0:02:52.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,social,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.26,0:02:53.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and physical hurdles.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.78,0:02:56.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So even if your team isn't winning\Nall the time, or at all,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:56.58,0:02:59.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there's a real benefit to your experience.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.12,0:03:01.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, not everyone will enjoy every sport.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.93,0:03:04.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Perhaps one team is too competitive,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.24,0:03:06.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or not competitive enough.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:06.26,0:03:09.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It can also take time to find\Na sport that plays to your strengths.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:09.43,0:03:11.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's completely okay.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:11.45,0:03:13.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But if you spend some time looking,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.12,0:03:17.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you'll be able to find a sport\Nthat fits your individual needs,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.07,0:03:20.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and if you do, there are so many benefits.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.00,0:03:22.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You'll be a part of \Na supportive community,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.41,0:03:24.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you'll be building your confidence,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:24.13,0:03:26.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you'll be exercising your body,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:26.03,0:03:27.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you'll be nurturing your mind,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:27.96,0:03:30.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not to mention having fun.