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1 Healthy Active Lifestyles And How They Could Benefit You

Starter
Write down in your book as many reasons why people take part in physical activity as possible.

Lesson Objectives By end of this lesson you should be able to:

Classify the different reasons or benefits of taking part in

physical activity.

Explain how people benefit from taking part in sport. Explain what participation in physical activity can stimulate.

AFL- Success Criteria

Grade C/D I can identify reasons why people take part in physical activity and classify them in Physical, Mental and Social . Grade B I can explain using key words how people can benefit from taking part in physical activity Grade A I can justify giving sporting examples what participation in physical activity can stimulate

Reasons For Taking Part In Physical Activity

Taking part in sports and physical activities can help a persons social, physical and mental well-being, enabling them to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. Health: A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being, not simply the absence of disease or infirmity. Physical: The changes that can occur to the body because of activity. Mental: Relates to how your approach and attitude changes due to activity. Social: How well you relate to people.

Partner Activity
Using your starter, group the benefits of taking part in physical activity in terms of physical, mental and social.
Physical Social Mental

The benefits of exercise: physical well-being A persons physical well-being depends on them being in good physical condition their body should be able to cope with the demands of their environment. They should be able to perform everyday tasks like walking, running for a bus and doing housework without getting tired. Physical well-being also means being free from injury and disease.

The benefits of exercise: Physical well-being

It can burn stored body fat so your physical shape improves and you could lose weight. Exercise can improve your muscle definition (tone). It can strengthen your bones, joints and muscles, improving your posture as a result. Exercise can improve your flexibility so you can move more efficiently and easily. Being fit gives you more energy, so everyday tasks become easier and you feel less tired. It could also increase your life expectancy.

How does your physical appearance affect how you feel?

The benefits of exercise: mental well-being

Feeling better about yourself and having more energy can help you to cope with stressful situations or emotional pressures. Exercise can teach you to learn, adapt and make decisions without unnecessary worry. Exercise can provide a welcome break from work or study, helping you to put aside worries and problems. Making yourself physically tired can also help you sleep better, so you are more rested.

The benefits of exercise: mental well-being

Playing sport can be exciting and rewarding in itself especially when you win! If you are successful, your confidence and self-esteem may improve, making you happier and less stressed. Exercise can also be stimulating and motivating it provides a physical challenge which drives people to excel. Some sports also have a danger factor which some people find exhilarating for example, rock climbing or alpine skiing.

Worksheet Activity
Study the headings (1-8) and the statements (A-P). You need to link the statements to the correct heading. Write the letter of each statement next to the correct heading. 7 minutes to complete task Please stick into your books. Extension Task: Explain how a person can benefit from taking part in physical activity. Hint- Think of the three key benefits.

Answers:
Physical Effects: 1. More Energy 2. Increase in Fitness 3. Participation Will Increase Life Expectancy 4. Meeting the Challenges D B H G I N M O

Mental Effects:

5. Feeling Good 6. Can Appreciate The Finer Points Of The Activity 7. Learning New Skills 8. Excitement Through the Activity

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The benefits of exercise: social well-being

Social well-being means how well you relate and interact with those around you and with society as a whole. Sport can help you to develop good relationships and improve your confidence, communication and teamwork. Participating in sport is a good way of meeting people and making new friends. You can develop transferable skills such as leadership, teamwork and cooperation. If you are good at sport, you may be able to make a career out of it, either as a competitor or in related fields like coaching.

Long Answer Exam Question Tom has recently joined a local football club, explain some of the reasons behind Toms decision to become more physically active and how this may contribute to his health. (6 Marks)

Reasons for taking part in physical activity

Involvement in Physical Activity can stimulate: -Cooperation -Competition -Physical Challenge -Aesthetic Appreciation - The development of friendships and social mixing

Cooperation

Many sports played in teams Helps to improve teamwork and cooperation Necessary in everyday life Q: Why is volleyball an obvious example where it is important to support and encourage team mates?

Competition

Can be thought of as psychological Psychological preparation necessary to compete Getting away from the stresses of life When in competition most people put aside their problems to focus on doing well in the sport.

For a physical challenge

Coming back to sport or taking on an impossible task Satisfying Often the challenge it offers most lasting memory from the sport itself

Q: Can you think of a sport that might fit this description?

Aesthetic appreciation

Sport is sometimes beautiful Not as appreciated as winning Brilliantly executed goal/ save in football A cover drive in cricket Observer appreciates the performer Performer can feel that it looks good Dancing and ice dancing obvious examples

Development of friendships and social mixing

Involvement with other people Participants, coaches, officials Develop long lasting friendships Training alone can be lonely in a group can be motivating

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Exam questions
1. Which of the following best describes why people take part in sport? A. Gives enjoyment, encourages friendship, helps pay bills, encourages cooperation B. Changes diet, gives enjoyment, provides excitement, encourages cooperation C. Encourages friendship, gives enjoyment, provides excitement, encourages cooperation D. Provides excitement, encourages friendship, is a training principle, encourages cooperation

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2. Which of the following best describes the physical effects of taking part in physical activity?

A. Strengthens bones, relieves stress, improves muscle tone, improves flexibility B. Burns stored fat, strengthens bones, improves muscle tone, improves flexibility C. Improves muscle tone, burns stored fat, encourages cooperation, improves flexibility D. Improves flexibility, burns stored fat, strengthens bones, provides excitement

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3. Which of the following best describes the social effects of taking part in physical activity?

A. Gives chance to meet others, encourages cooperation, burns fat, meet challenges with others

B. Become part of a team, meet challenges with others, encourages cooperation, relieves stress
C. Meet challenges with others, gives personal enjoyment, gives chance to meet others, become part of a team D. Encourages cooperation, gives chance to meet others, become part of a team, meet challenges with others

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4. Which of the following best describes the mental effects of taking part in physical activity?

A. Provides excitement, promotes feel-good factor, provides personal satisfaction, relieves tension

B. Relieves stress, provides excitement, opportunity to mix with others, provides personal satisfaction
C. Promotes feel-good factor, burns calories, work as part of a team, relieves tension D. Provides personal satisfaction, promotes feel-good factor, relieves tension, strengthens bones

Learning Outcomes

By end of this lesson you should now be able to: Classify the different reasons or benefits of taking part in physical activity. Explain how people benefit from taking part in sport.

Explain what participation in physical activity can stimulate.

Homework
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