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HOW SPORT WINS AT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Sport just doesn’t have physical benefits it is also a great way to improve our wellbeing. Going for a walk, jog, run or creating an obstacle course in the back yard can be a technique to free our minds of things that are worrying us. Once we get into a rhythm, the stresses of work, school and the pandemic seem to softly fade away. There is scientific evidence now that just 30 minutes of any physical activity can improve our mood immensely. Being active is just one of the few ways to put our minds at ease, showing resilience and practising gratitude are just as powerful right now.
Resilience, mindfulness and gratitude have all become the language of sport today. AFL and AFLW players understand how a focus on wellbeing and mental health can give them the competitive edge.
Melbourne Football Club players have released videos to support students and families with tips on being resilient, managing stress and anxiety, gratitude and staying active:
- Neville talks about checking-in
- Nathan talks routine
- Angus talks resilience
- Libby and Paxy talk physical activity
- Jack and Christian talk mindfulness
- Tom and Sam talk gratitude
Let’s be honest sport isn’t for everyone but we all know that we need to exercise even if we don’t like doing it. REACH OUT has created a great ‘haters guide to exercise’ and talks about changing our mindset by starting with getting rid of the dreaded ‘e’ word and calling it ‘being active’ instead. Check it out, there are some great tips for even the most reluctant.
https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-exercise-when-youre-not-motivated
Be involved, Be connected
Jarn Osman
PE Teacher SMPPS