In the sports and society unit, we were tasked with researching and reading articles related to a societal issue relating to the unit. I chose to research obesity and its impact on the health of people in our society. Through this assignment, I learned about this issue and how it has become a serious problem, especially today. Obesity is an issue that is less related to sports, and more related to the consequences of not participating in them. The articles I read made me realize exactly how dangerous obesity can be. For example, simply being obese can increase your risk of developing certain cancers. I previously know that obesity can take a toll on the body, but I didn’t know it could affect mental health as well. People with obesity also have an increased risk of being affected by clinical depression, and anxiety. This assignment helped me realize why participating in sports is important and why our society should place more importance in participating in physical activity.
Harinika's Kinesiology Portfolio 