Sports participation and health status: A preliminary analysis

Impact of Health and Fitness-Related Behavior on Quality of Life

“…Although most studies in this area are not designed to confirm hea]th behavior as a causative factor influencing health status, the cross-sectional findings are supportive. Several health and fitness-related behaviors (e.g., moderate drinking, smoking abstinence, physical activity, weight control, adequate sleep, seat belt use, and avoidance of high-risk sexual practices) have been reliably associated with higher subjective and functional health status (Rakowski, 1986;Stephens, 1986;Brock, Haefner, & Noble, 1988;Segovia, Bartless, & Edwards, 1989;Lamb, Dench, Brodie, & Roberts, 1988).…”

Impact of Health and Fitness-Related Behavior on Quality of Life

“…Although most studies in this area are not designed to confirm hea]th behavior as a causative factor influencing health status, the cross-sectional findings are supportive. Several health and fitness-related behaviors (e.g., moderate drinking, smoking abstinence, physical activity, weight control, adequate sleep, seat belt use, and avoidance of high-risk sexual practices) have been reliably associated with higher subjective and functional health status (Rakowski, 1986;Stephens, 1986;Brock, Haefner, & Noble, 1988;Segovia, Bartless, & Edwards, 1989;Lamb, Dench, Brodie, & Roberts, 1988).…”

Self‐Perceived Fitness Amongst Adolescent Schoolboys

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Selected Healthy Behaviors and Quality of Life in People Who Practice Combat Sports and Martial Arts

“…Comparative studies into the quality of life of professional athletes and amateurs indicate higher quality of life in individuals who are more exposed to severe competition. It was confirmed that competition-based sporting activity promotes health and helps in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle [17]. The quality of life depends on the level of competition, but also on gender, higher quality being men’s characteristic [18].…”

Impact of Health and Fitness-Related Behavior on Quality of Life

“…Although most studies in this area are not designed to confirm hea]th behavior as a causative factor influencing health status, the cross-sectional findings are supportive. Several health and fitness-related behaviors (e.g., moderate drinking, smoking abstinence, physical activity, weight control, adequate sleep, seat belt use, and avoidance of high-risk sexual practices) have been reliably associated with higher subjective and functional health status (Rakowski, 1986;Stephens, 1986;Brock, Haefner, & Noble, 1988;Segovia, Bartless, & Edwards, 1989;Lamb, Dench, Brodie, & Roberts, 1988).…”

Self‐Perceived Fitness Amongst Adolescent Schoolboys

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Selected Healthy Behaviors and Quality of Life in People Who Practice Combat Sports and Martial Arts

“…Comparative studies into the quality of life of professional athletes and amateurs indicate higher quality of life in individuals who are more exposed to severe competition. It was confirmed that competition-based sporting activity promotes health and helps in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle [17]. The quality of life depends on the level of competition, but also on gender, higher quality being men’s characteristic [18].…”

Impact of Health and Fitness-Related Behavior on Quality of Life

“…Although most studies in this area are not designed to confirm hea]th behavior as a causative factor influencing health status, the cross-sectional findings are supportive. Several health and fitness-related behaviors (e.g., moderate drinking, smoking abstinence, physical activity, weight control, adequate sleep, seat belt use, and avoidance of high-risk sexual practices) have been reliably associated with higher subjective and functional health status (Rakowski, 1986;Stephens, 1986;Brock, Haefner, & Noble, 1988;Segovia, Bartless, & Edwards, 1989;Lamb, Dench, Brodie, & Roberts, 1988).…”

Self‐Perceived Fitness Amongst Adolescent Schoolboys

“……”

Selected Healthy Behaviors and Quality of Life in People Who Practice Combat Sports and Martial Arts

“…Comparative studies into the quality of life of professional athletes and amateurs indicate higher quality of life in individuals who are more exposed to severe competition. It was confirmed that competition-based sporting activity promotes health and helps in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle [17]. The quality of life depends on the level of competition, but also on gender, higher quality being men’s characteristic [18].…”