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A range of sports and activities are available to us to help improve our health. By participating in physical activity we are able to improve our: - **Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance** This is improved by activities such as running, walking, swimming and activities which increase our heart rate. **- Stamina ** Continuous activity helps improve our stamina which allows us to perform longer **- Strength ** Improving muscles allows us to exert force. This is obtained by lifting weights, and other strenuous exercises. - F**lexibility** A common exercise known to improve flexibility is stretching. This is required in many sports and used in preparation to performing. **- Power ** Power is a timed rate of how much we can maintain. It is required in many sports and used in preparation to performing **- Speed ** Speed can be improved by enhancing a combination of areas such as strength and power which can contribute to the rate of change of the position. **- Coordination ** Coordination can be improved through sports that involve balls, increasing hand-eye-coordination **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">- Agility ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This is used to change directions quicker and more efficiently. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">- Balance ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Is an ability to maintain the centre of gravity, of a body within the base of support with minimal postural sway. This gives you a more solid and stable foundation. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">- Accuracy ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Accuracy can be improved through repetition of the same activity. This can allow you to be more accurate whilst playing sports that involve balls.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 32px;">How can we improve our health through physical activity? **