Sunset Park Research Paper

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Although most of the schools in this neighborhood have their own school yard where students can play during recess there are also parks around the neighborhood where students can take walks, explore and discover at. In this neighborhood, there is a big park called Sunset Park. This park consists of two avenues and three streets, in other words it is a really big park. I grew up in this neighborhood so I use to always come here to play. There is a swimming pool, basketball courts with six nets, handball courts, soccer field with net, a big play area for children, swing area, bike paths and an extremely wide area full of grass where I see children run freely. This park offers a variety of opportunities for students to be physically active because there is a wide range of space. Sunset park is the biggest park in this neighborhood.
I also see a lot of parents and elders in the park who are watching over the children and also playing with them. I also see a lot of young adults in this neighborhood where they take a walk around the park. The streets are extremely crowded on the weekend in this neighborhood because a lot of families are outside shopping, eating, or going to the park. When people become physically inactive, this will result in impeding of health. According to Physical activity improves quality of life it stated, In addition to the health benefits listed above, moderate exercise, like brisk walking, can have other health benefits such as: Improves blood circulation, which reduces the risk of heart disease. Keeps weight under control.” Therefore, if adults and children wants to improve their health they must do exercises such as taking a walk around the community or even going to the park. Physical activity will improve health also, physically activity such as play is a child's work, they should always be doing

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