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Effects of Basketball Training on Maximal Oxygen Uptake, Muscle Strength, and Joint Mobility in Young Basketball Players." Web. 30 Mar. 2011. .
 * Burn calories (an hour of basketball can burn 630–750 calories).
 * Build endurance.
 * Improve coordination.
 * Develop concentration and self-discipline.
 * Build up muscle.
 * Sports do not just affect your physical health, but have a positive effect on your mental health as well.
 * exercise you get from playing sports releases endorphins, or neurotransmitters in the brain that reduce pain and can induce a feeling of euphoria
 * This sensation, also known as a "runner's high," can help battle the symptoms of depression by providing the body with a natural, physical feeling of happiness.
 * Sports also increase self-confidence and self-awareness
 * can help address your body issues by teaching you to be comfortable in your skin
 * teamwork and personal interactions that take place during sports activities are also known to treat social anxiety and interpersonal disorders because they require that team members utilize communication skills and work cohesively.
 * The level of physical activity you take part in is dependent on many factors
 * If you have certain health conditions or physical limitations, you may find that one sport suits you better than another
 * most doctors recommend that adults take part in 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week
 * If you are on a sports team, your regular practices and competitions are probably equal to or greater than this recommendation.