Regular physical activity in adults can promote good health, improve cognitive function, and prevent disease. Abundant research from the health and exercise science literature also presents empirical evidence of positive “non-health effects” induced by physical activity or sports participation. Among the non-health effects, physical activity improves life satisfaction, happiness, subjective well-being, mental health, and interpersonal relations.
A study into trust and trustworthiness showed that participants involved in social physical activity exhibit more prosocial behaviour than those socialising in different simple tasks. This in turn has an effect on interactions with friends, family, colleagues, neighbours and the local community.
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