P.E Topic 1.1.1 Healthy, active lifestyles and benefits.

Define a healthy, active lifestyle.

A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, mental and social wellbeing , includes regular exercise and physical activity

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Name the three benefits.

Physical, Social and Mental ( Psychological)

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Give 4 benefits for taking part in physical activity - Physical

1) Contributes to a good physical health. 2) Physical challenge (can I do it?). 3) Increase fitness. 4) Improve performance

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Give 4 benefits for taking part in physical activity - Social

1) Mix with others. 2) Make new friends. 3) Meet current friends. 4)Develop teamwork/ cooperation.

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Give 4 benefits for taking part in physical activity - Mental

1) Relive and/or prevent stress and tension. 2) Mental challenge. 3) Increase self-esteem and confidence. 4) Help the individual feel good.

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What can exercise and physical activity improve?

Increase in fitness - Help individual feel good - Relieve stress - Increase self esteem - Contribute to good health - Contribute to enjoyment of life - Provide a mental challenge.

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How does exercise increase in fitness help?

Muscles can be strengthen and made more flexible. Exercise uses up calories, this can contribute to a controlled weight programme.

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How does exercise make the individual feel good?

Exercise produces serotonin - "feel good" hormone - good for heart, lungs, muscles, bones and mind. Regular physical activity improves fitness and body shape - helps participant feel and look good. Exercise can help people with low self-esteem.

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How does exercise help relieve stress and tension?

Physical activities can provide a distraction from daily life problems. Although exercise cannot solve the problem, exercise provides a completely different distraction.

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How does exercise increase self-esteem and confidence?

Many activities provide a physical challenge. Over coming such a challenge gives a sense of achievement which leads to increase in self-esteem and confidence. For example it is very difficult to complete the London Marathon.

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