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1.1.1. Healthy active lifestyles

1.1.1. Healthy active lifestyles. Learning objectives. To understand the physical, mental and social benefits of exercise. To be able to explain how physical activities relieve stress and tension. To understand the concept of aesthetic appreciation.

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1.1.1. Healthy active lifestyles

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  1. 1.1.1. Healthy active lifestyles Learning objectives To understand the physical, mental and social benefits of exercise. To be able to explain how physical activities relieve stress and tension. To understand the concept of aesthetic appreciation

  2. Living a healthy and active lifestyle involves..... • taking part in physical activity (20mins x 3 a week) • balanced diet • having friends

  3. What is health? Health is defined as… …a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being. So a healthy person is: • physically well - Your heart, lungs and other body systems are working properly. • mentally well - You are able to cope with stress and control your emotions. You feel positive about your self. • socially happy - You have friendship and support. You feel as though you have a value to society. • free from disease. ARE YOU HEALTHY?

  4. Social Mental Benefits of exercise Physical

  5. Can you suggest reasons why people would take part in physical activity and put them into one of the categories? Task: 2 minutes to discuss with the person next to you?

  6. The benefits of exercise: 3 categories Physical benefits...

  7. Improves body shape Exercise can change your body shape i.e. Pecks, bigger biceps

  8. Helps the individual to look and feel good.

  9. Cardiovascular improvements Regular training will improve the efficiency of the heart and lungs

  10. Lose Weight Exercise will burn up stored fat. Can increase life expectancy Research has shown a greater life expectancy for those who participate in regular physical activity.

  11. Social benefit... Sport can help you to develop friendships and improve your confidence, communication and teamwork. Participating in sport is a good way of meeting people and making new friends.

  12. Helps to develop social skills & develop friendships Sports teams and clubs are a great place to make friends - team mates, opponents and other club members.

  13. Improves teamwork skills as well as developing communication and leadership qualities

  14. Provides competition or a challenge This might be against opposition or for a personal target.

  15. Mental benefits... Exercise also improves your mental well-being. It helps you feel good about yourself and can help you to cope with stressful situations. Exercise can provide a welcome break from work or study, helping you to put aside worries and problems.

  16. Provides a boost in confidence. Exercise will increase an individual’s ‘feel good factor’ and result in them feeling positive about themselves.

  17. Provides a physical challenge

  18. Sports can be enjoyable/fun

  19. Can relieve stress and tension from work

  20. Playing sport can be exciting and rewarding. Develops a sense of ‘belonging’ to something (i.e. a rugby team) Exercise can provide n opportunity for success

  21. How does physical activity relieve stress and tension? Serotonin: This hormone controls sleep, appetite and mood. Exercise increases levels of SEROTONIN in the body.

  22. How does physical activity relieve stress and tension? Provides opportunities for reflection or introspection: It is a chance to recharge energy levels and provides a time for reflection. Decreases boredom Sport is simulating and exciting.

  23. How does physical activity relieve stress and tension? Anger management Exercise provides a socially acceptable way to release anger.

  24. Aesthetic appreciation This is understanding/appreciation for the beauty of certain activities i.e. Trampolining. i.e. straight legs, pointed toes

  25. Homework 1.There are many benefits of exercise. Suggest three reasons why a person may join a club for physical, mental and social benefits. 2. State whether social, mental or physical reason for taking part in sport - I took it because lots of my friends opted for it - I knew I had to complete a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) and hoped this would help me to lose weight - I enjoy physical education lessons 3. What is meant by aesthetic appreciation? 4. Why would a retired person take up light physical activity?

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