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S1&S2 course work

Scotland has the second highest level of obesity in the developed world, with approximately one in six boys and one in seven girls being obese. This report highlights the heavy toll obesity takes on the nation's health, including high blood pressure, strokes, and colon cancer. Poor diet and physical inactivity are the main reasons behind these alarming statistics. It is recommended that teenagers do at least an hour of physical activity each day to feel healthier, have more energy, be happier, and become fitter and more toned. This article provides information on the benefits of exercise, resources for teenagers to get fit, and tips on choosing the right types of exercise and fitness activities.

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S1&S2 course work

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  1. S1&S2 course work Fitness

  2. Obesity rates in Scotland • Scotland has the second highest level of obesity in the developed world, official statistics show. • Only America has a higher percentage of overweight adults, according to a recent Scottish Executive report. • It shows that approximately one boy in six and one girl in seven in Scotland is obese. Among adults that number rises to one man in four and one woman in five.

  3. Obesity rates in Scotland • The heavy toll the problem takes on the nation's health is highlighted in the report. It says that almost 500,000 cases of high blood pressure can be attributable to obesity, as well as more than 5,000 strokes a year and almost 30 per cent of all colon cancer cases — around 650 annually. • The cost of treating obesity-related disease was estimated at £171 million six years ago, the last time such a figure was calculated.

  4. Reasons • The reason behind these alarming statistics are down to two things: Poor diet + Physical inactivity

  5. Fitness Recommendation • It is recommended that teenagers do at least an hour of physical activity each day. • 1hr a day will help your mind and body: • feel healthier • Give you more energy • Be happier • Be fitter and more toned

  6. Benefits of exercise • Log onto a computer • Type in the web address below and register. • www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/health/getfit • Once registered go onto the link –”educate me”.

  7. How much exercise do you do? • We all know you do your PE lessons 2/3 times a week but how much more do you do on your own? • Get in groups and discuss how much exercise you do per week and what types. • Fill out your exercise diary for next week.

  8. Types of exercise • There's a sport out there for everyone, and loads of ways to have fun looking and feeling your best. • Before starting your exercise regime you must find out what is available in your area and what type of activities are suited to you. • It is important you choose activities that you enjoy otherwise you wont stick to it. • Now explore teens first for health web page- which sport to find out the sport for you.

  9. Types of fitness • Different activities have different fitness requirements; • Activities can have different levels of intensity low/moderate/high. • As a beginner you may start will low intensity exercise such as a walk in the park • High intensity exercise makes your body work harder; therefore burn more calories this might be a jog, game of squash, aerobics, cycling etc. • Or you can try to mix it up by jogging 400m followed by a walk or take part in a game sport which mixes the intensity up naturally.

  10. Teenage choices • You are a teenager and nearly at an age where you will be in charge of your life choices. • It is now up to you to make positive choices about your health and fitness. • You can decide what food you put into your body and how much exercise you take part in per week. • JUST DO IT

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