Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football. But others think taking part in individual sports is better, like swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is argued that whether
team
sports
such
as football or individual
sports
like swimming are more beneficial.
This
essay agrees that both kinds of
sports
are beneficial on several different counts.
This
essay will discuss both points of view. It is clear that attending
team
sports
has benefits in terms of personal development and
behavior
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.
Firstly
, being a
team
player teaches us the value of solidarity. Each member of a basketball
team
has different skills which should be used in coordination in order to win the game.
For example
, a player who has the highest score cannot make a single basket by playing alone.
Moreover
,
team
sports
are great circumstances for improving soft skills
such
as teamwork, conflict resolution, and dealing with crises.
On the other hand
, individual
sports
has
also
a significant influence on personal development. From my point of view, taking part in individual
sports
is an excellent chance to improve self-discipline.
For example
, I have been working out at the gym for 3 years, and keeping up my schedule even on my most busy days taught me the value of self-discipline and time management.
Additionally
, individual
sports
based on a philosophy,
such
as yoga, judo or taekwondo, might contribute to mental health, in terms of mindfulness.
For example
, according to an article published by World Health Organisation, sportspeople, especially those who are
practicing
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in individual
sports
are less commonly diagnosed with depression. All the things considered, both
team
sports
and individual
sports
make significant contributions to wellbeing, whilst their benefits
in
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different terms.
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