Physical Inactivity In Volleyball

Studies show that teens who are physically inactive are 20% - 30%, prone to death (WHO, 2016). It is also said that physical inactivity in teenagers could cause numerous health concerns, most specifically, weight gain and hypertension, which are independent risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (Zucker, 1999). Not only does physical inactivity cause physical problems but can also cause spiritual, emotional, social, and mental inconsistencies (IFPMA, n.d.), especially for young adolescents since they are currently known as the most stressed age group. Volleyball is one way of alleviating the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and improving one’s overall health since it is a sport that exercises the whole body. This sport introduces

Some of them may be unused to the prospect of exercise, let alone this kind of sport would absolutely strain their bodies, but volleyball would be a good chance for them to sweat and lose some extra calories all the while having fun throughout the game. The league’s time frame would be more than enough for their bodies to get used to the light exercises and training; however, the main point in this is for them to have the energy to efficiently do their task and stay energized even throughout the day. It is said that energized people tend to be unaffected by too much fatigue and sudden boost of self-confidence (Jaret, 2005). In another area, stress is completely inevitable and most of the time, stress may lead to both physical and mental symptoms that will affect the overall activity of a person. Among various stress coping techniques is another that is highly recommended by health professionals, namely exercising or participating in a bit of sports (ADAA, n.d.). Teenagers are very prone to all kinds of stress and the teenagers in Barangay Lumil are no exception. The volleyball league may be able to help them relieve some of this stress because of the high adrenaline rush naturally in any competition. Furthermore their exercises may help them in reducing tension, stabilise the mood and even improve

Through this program, teenagers may have unconsciously improve their immune system, manage stress better, develop a bit of self-confidence and expanded their social culture in the midst of the program. Integrating the benefits of participating in this local league, it not only aims to benefit the teenagers but the community itself. This may be because these youths are the future leaders of Brgy. Lumil and thus the community is saving themselves by keeping these youths active one way or another. In regards with the evaluation on the success of the program, the basis would be the preparation, the execution and the effects of the program. The preparation may have faced difficulties regarding the budget as they were only able to reserve one court where the both the boys and girls need to play. Then there was the matter of too much participants that changed the point system of the games itself, to the point that some complaints were received. During the execution of the program, the referees although unprofessional, have explained the rules very well so all the team were able to accept the terms. As for the aftermath of the program besides the exhaustion of both the participants and referees they were able to successfully execute it even after a rocky