Effects of Basketball on the Health of Chinese People

Objective: With the development of the economy, people’s awareness of health care has been continuously improved. The concept of fitness has constantly been expanded by the population, propitiating the development of this industry. Methods: As an essential part of the development strategy of a modern and powerful country, the two national strategies of National Fitness and Healthy China provide guarantees to meet people’s needs for a better life in the new era. Results: Basketball is rich in diversity; its intensity and load are also suitable for people of different ages. Therefore, basketball plays an active and effective role in realizing the national physical fitness program, improving the overall level of Chinese basketball, and improving the physical and mental health of the masses. Appropriate and reasonable exercise is the basis for ensuring physical health; thus, national physical fitness has become an essential prerequisite for national health, closely related and feasible to be integrated. Conclusions: Starting from the significance of the integration of physical fitness and national health, this paper analyzes the effects of basketball on people’s health at different ages and presents corresponding guidance strategies. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.