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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Sports and pastime: A key to healthy life
Authors
Dr. Feroj Banebhai Sayyed
Abstract
In modern society, sports and pastimes play a
crucial role in ensuring a healthy and balanced life. The traditional physical
education is associated with muscular development, contemporary perspectives
emphasize its multidimensional impact, including psychological, social, and
emotional well-being. The aim of the present article is to explore role of
sports and recreational activities in promoting holistic development. It also
explores how participation in sports enhances physical fitness, reduces stress
and anxiety, fosters social cohesion, and contributes to moral and intellectual
development. As the modern world is characterized by sedentary lifestyles and
technological dependence, sports has begun to play a vital tool for improving
public health and quality of life. This paper also highlights the importance of
integrating sports into educational systems and public policies. It elaborates
how sports act as a medium for international understanding and cultural
exchange. The study concludes that sports and pastimes are not merely leisure
activities. They are essential components of a healthy, productive, and
socially integrated way of life.
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Pages:35-36
How to cite this article:
Dr. Feroj Banebhai Sayyed "Sports and pastime: A key to healthy life". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 35-36
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