We explain what physical culture is and what the importance of this lifestyle is. In addition, its benefits in various areas.
What is physical culture?
Culture refers to the set of knowledge, beliefs and behaviors of social groups used to communicate, distinguish themselves and achieve their collective needs.
Physical culture is the part of that culture that It is derived from the application of methods that aim at physical exercise of the people; everything related to human physical activity, regardless of the intention with which it is developed.
It is a way of encompassing all the contexts in which it occurs. the cultural manifestation of sport. Physical exercise in different circumstances that we will describe below will then fall into this category.
See also: Physical fitness
Physical culture linked to leisure
Throughout history, man has needed leisure spaces in his life where he can carry out the activity that he voluntarily decides, to enjoy some type of pleasure, and in that sense it has three functions:
- Rest from mandatory activities.
- Fun.
- Personality development.
Physical culture achieves all these functions, since the manifestation of sport in leisure is through play. With it, not only do some functions of the body get to work, but a realization of the person occurs by sharing a series of healthy objectives with another person, under the application of certain rules.
Physical culture linked to education
The most widespread concept of physical culture is linked to education; so much so that physical culture is often confused with physical education which is the process that seeks to develop motor and coordination skills, as well as promote the enjoyment of participation in these types of activities (which can then be manifested in sports during leisure moments).
The educational programs of all countries give importance to physical education, since It is essential for the preservation of health for tolerance for the other, even in difference, and for the development of an active life, contrary to a sedentary lifestyle.
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Physical culture linked to sports competition
The strictly sporting part of physical culture is the one that has to do with regular practice and eventual sports competition. According to the tastes and possibilities of the people, generally with a beginning derived from leisure, they improve themselves in the practice of some sport or physical art, either alone or in a team (in which, in addition to individual improvement, progress is made. in collective practice).
This improvement is called training, and is usually oriented toward competitive practice that is done periodically. If the performance is good, Professionalism may eventually come in which sport will become a way of life.
Physical culture linked to health
physical exercise It is a means to improve both physical and spiritual health. Physical effort burns calories instead of storing them in the body, maintaining a healthy weight and tending to reduce overweight and obesity.
Besides, helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol while keeping blood sugar levels balanced. In terms of mental health, it relieves stress and improves mental health, increases self-esteem and is socializing.
This is how the concept of physical culture integrates all manifestations of physical effort. Sport is one of the most important cultural actions of our time and must be understood as such, understanding the effects it produces both in individual and collective terms.
