How playing sports benefits your body … and your brain – Leah Lagos and Jaspal Ricky Singh

How playing sports benefits your body … and your brain – Leah Lagos and Jaspal Ricky Singh

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The victory of the underdog. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The training montage. Many people love to glorify victory on the field, cheer for teams, and play sports. But should we be obsessed with sports? Are sports as good for us as we make them out to be, or are they just a fun and entertaining pastime? Leah Lagos and Jaspal Ricky Singh show what science has to say on the matter.

Lesson by Leah Lagos and Jaspal Ricky Singh, animation by Kozmonot Animation Studio.

50 Comments

  1. Frazzles on June 1, 2023 at 1:57 pm

    for me being a team is the stress its always on me, its always my fault. i cant be bothred to do sport id rather be alone hibernating for ever



  2. Alexandr Balan M.D on June 1, 2023 at 1:57 pm

    Postoperative Fever (Part I)
    https://youtu.be/9v_T3n-u_Io

    Postoperative Fever (Part I)
    https://youtu.be/9v_T3n-u_Io



  3. Fight Guy on June 1, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    Lol. I remember joining sports events in school even though I’m a complete beginner.. Of course I lose often but it’s fun..



  4. varjojenvarjo on June 1, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    Im from finland and the fckin english teacher added this to our homework. "Watch video and answer to questions." there is no fckin questions!



  5. _xXJanaroselleXx_ on June 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm

    I like sports!



  6. princessa on June 1, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    0:36



  7. Alexandr Balan M.D on June 1, 2023 at 2:04 pm

    Postoperative Fever (Part I)
    https://youtu.be/9v_T3n-u_Io

    Postoperative Fever (Part I)
    https://youtu.be/9v_T3n-u_Io



  8. Daniel Burgos on June 1, 2023 at 2:04 pm

    somebody can write the benefits of the sports, it’s homework



  9. Ron Montoya on June 1, 2023 at 2:05 pm

    Sports through science help us to have a positive and healthy mind thinking and body



  10. Jamp on June 1, 2023 at 2:07 pm

    school?



  11. laurka on June 1, 2023 at 2:07 pm

    Spoko



  12. shi is the best on June 1, 2023 at 2:09 pm

    hi



  13. TheBgirledits on June 1, 2023 at 2:10 pm

    Hu



  14. HarFチャンネル on June 1, 2023 at 2:11 pm

    なる…ほど…?



  15. V_I_V. Ay non on June 1, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    Who else is watching this in school



  16. NFP on June 1, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    *watchin*



  17. Sabrina on June 1, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    I like more individual sports like swimming and tennis.



  18. Camryn on June 1, 2023 at 2:15 pm

    this was a school thng



  19. John And Monyo on June 1, 2023 at 2:19 pm

    Sports education, Football in Malabon, Philippines:
    https://youtu.be/XCq7KdH5Wbw



  20. Luna Is A Voice Troller on June 1, 2023 at 2:19 pm

    Bro I need to watch this for school



  21. X4fir -_- on June 1, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    2:01 best range of motion



  22. KAZUKI SAITA on June 1, 2023 at 2:22 pm

    It took me a while to realize how beneficial it is to work out even 10 minutes a day of jogging! I found myself being able to focus more than ever before



  23. Nourhan Ahmed on June 1, 2023 at 2:24 pm

    i’am an animator



  24. Aunty Jo on June 1, 2023 at 2:28 pm

    Ah yes that moment when the team all turn around and blame me. It’s heartwarming to be the cause of all that lovely bonding. 😂



  25. Paul Gligor on June 1, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    nice



  26. princessa on June 1, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    0:42



  27. Abdi aziz Mohamed on June 1, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    The favorite team of underdog

    The victory of the underdog of the favorite team the last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament the hight energy training montajes
    Many people love to glorify victory on the playing field

    Here is favored team and play sports



  28. Nathan Rosner on June 1, 2023 at 2:32 pm

    thanks for this video, my capstone wasnt long enough so im just gonna play this



  29. Jan Niklas Karagdag on June 1, 2023 at 2:33 pm

    Who loves playing any sports than playing video games? I’m addicted when it comes to 🏀



  30. FoxxGirl on June 1, 2023 at 2:33 pm

    Bro ligit did my speech



  31. Timo Steinbach on June 1, 2023 at 2:34 pm

    Yannick ist die ganze Zeit auf insta



  32. Timo Steinbach on June 1, 2023 at 2:34 pm

    Yannick richt nach kacke



  33. princessa on June 1, 2023 at 2:35 pm

    0:24



  34. TSSS My Channel on June 1, 2023 at 2:40 pm

    One important thing is that people who are bad at some of the sports get criticized everytime by sportspersons or their friends but actually they should encourage, support , understand the people who are weak in sports



  35. Nisha Uplenchwar on June 1, 2023 at 2:40 pm

    tysm helped in exam pls im very nivce in sport’



  36. Tú Trương Quang Minh on June 1, 2023 at 2:40 pm

    Hi, I watch this video to complete my excercise and I find that the word "tranformative" does not exist. Is there something wrong here?



  37. Just a average 13 year old weapon maker on June 1, 2023 at 2:41 pm

    Jun jut su can also work



  38. princessa on June 1, 2023 at 2:41 pm

    0:24



  39. nabil Mejhed on June 1, 2023 at 2:42 pm

    In opinion ,at the beginning you are the only one who can make the decision to do sport alone or with group then eventually you must join a group because no one can achieve something alone without losing his mind.



  40. Arjun NAIR on June 1, 2023 at 2:43 pm

    SPORTS IS AMAZING



  41. Gage Macleod on June 1, 2023 at 2:43 pm

    🙌👌🤘🎶



  42. Oscar the penguin on June 1, 2023 at 2:44 pm

    I like it 😀



  43. Camila Costa on June 1, 2023 at 2:44 pm

    I don’t like to lose when I play soccer, i hate it.



  44. Lexi on June 1, 2023 at 2:45 pm

    I should REALLY show this video to my daughter, she’s as skinny and weak as a toothpick but hates exercise! She only likes sweets, playing games, and watching TV! I wish I had a better daughter…



  45. princessa on June 1, 2023 at 2:46 pm

    0:55



  46. Dr. Wagdy Mosa دكتور.وجدي موسى on June 1, 2023 at 2:46 pm

    Exercise has been an integral part of my life since I was 13 years old. I’m now 49 and I can still maintain the same physical health and wellbeing that I had as a teenager. I believe that exercise is the key to achieving whatever goals you set for yourself in life.



  47. lolliqui laqui on June 1, 2023 at 2:46 pm

    my teacher is showing this to us in physical education.



  48. What day is it on June 1, 2023 at 2:48 pm

    Nice👌



  49. Evi Kaiser on June 1, 2023 at 2:49 pm

    Sport ist sehr wichtig in unserem Leben. Sport sollte immer betrieben werden.



  50. greevbwdef ted on June 1, 2023 at 2:50 pm

    check this out