Do team sports have positive effects on anxiety levels and mood disorders? A systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental disorders, particularly anxiety and mood disorders, significantly impair individuals' ability to perform daily activities, potentially leading to sedentary behavior and increasing the risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and obesity. Physical activity plays a crucial role in supporting mental health, and team sports represent a promising intervention strategy. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the impact of team sports practice on anxiety and mood disorders. Furthermore, it will analyze how different modalities of team sports contribute to mental health improvements and identify gaps in the current literature to guide future research directions.

Methods

This systematic review will be reported in accordance wi

SUBMITTER: Rocha ACR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12911256 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature