Does participation in these sports need to be highly competitive for you to have a healthier lifestyle? Participation in any sports for example basketball , does not need to be highly competitive for me to have a healthier lifestyle. For as long as I am actively participating on it its fine for me. We can gain lots of benefits in actively participating in sports and recreational activities. These include health, physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits. Health Benefits road map to good health and longevity improved quality of life lower blood pressure, reduced arthritis pain, weight loss and lowered risk of diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. It improves muscle tone and strength. Mental and Emotional Benefits improves focus and self confident release of stress from demands of everyday living greater personal confidence and self-esteem sense of achievement reducing risks of depression, anxiety, psychological distress, and...