Manuscript Title:

COGNIZANCE IN SPORTS: BLOSSOMING THROUGH DIVERSE ERAS

Author:

STEPHEN A. FADARE, HENDELY A. ADLAWAN, JONATHAN V. PAGDATO, EVER F. ACOSTA, HADJI KASAN T. YASHIER

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.10202479

Published : 2023-11-23

About the author(s)

1. STEPHEN A. FADARE - Assistant Professor, CSPEAR, Mindanao State University (Main) Marawi, Philippine.
2. HENDELY A. ADLAWAN - Associate Professor, CSPEAR, Mindanao State University (Main) Marawi, Philippine.
3. JONATHAN V. PAGDATO - Associate Professor, CSPEAR, Mindanao State University (Main) Marawi, Philippine.
4. EVER F. ACOSTA - Educator, Grants/Cibola County Schools, New Mexico, USA.
5. HADJI KASAN T. YASHIER - Assistant Professor, Mindanao State University, Maguindanao, Philippine.

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Abstract

Engaging in sports activities promotes cognitive function, improves mental health, and nurtures social and personal development. As our understanding of the brain continues to grow, further exploration of the benefits of sports on brain health and performance will undoubtedly uncover new insights and opportunities for optimizing human potential. This paper delves into the neurobiological changes that occur in the brain as individuals age and participate in sports, drawing upon recent papers to support these findings. This paper investigates the Impact of sports participation on brain structure in different age groups, the cognitive benefits of sports engagement, mechanisms underlying the relationship between sports and brain changes, and the influence of aerobic exercise on brain health and cognitive aging. The relationship between the brain and sports is a fascinating and complex one. Conclusively, engaging in sports activities not only benefits physical health and athletic performance but also has a profound impact on cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and overall brain function. The authors reviewed previously several published articles over the years from health-related journals such as JSTOR, Elsevier, PubMed/MEDLINE, ProQuest, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, it took four months between March - June, 2023. This review demonstrated that there is a need for continual engagement in regular exercise, which is an integral part of sports participation and has been proven to enhance brain health. Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, promotes the growth of new neurons, and strengthens neural connections. These neurological
changes can lead to improved cognitive function, including enhanced memory, attention, and creativity in all age groups.


Keywords

Age, Brain, Change, Cognition, Sports, Health.