Which of the following statements
describes a physical benefit of exercise?
A: Meeting new people
B: Gaining an aesthetic appreciation of
movement
C: Feeling better about body shape
D: Improving body shape
By the end of this chapter
You will know:
- What makes up a healthy active lifestyle.
-
The benefits of physical activity
And be able to
- Classify the benefits of a healthy active
lifestyle under the three categories.
LEARN THIS!!!!!!!
Definition
‘A lifestyle that contributes positively to
physical, mental and social wellbeing and
includes regular exercise and physical
activity.’
 Why people take part in Physical
Activity?
Task...
Using your homework and own opinion,
discuss with your partner the benefits that
can be had from doing physical activity– jot
down any ideas.
Split the benefits up into 3 different categories
using your best judgement
Physical activity and exercise has a positive effect on
physical, mental and social well being.
But what are they? (create your own definition)
Physical Mental -
Social -
Physical – Improving health and fitness.
Mental (AKA: Psychological) – Reducing stress
& feeling better about yourself.
Social – Making friends and building teamwork
skills.
VERY OFTEN THE BENEFITS OVERLAP
For example, If you are
overweight you might take
part in physical activity to
loose weight (PHYSICAL
BENEFIT), but you might
feel better about yourself
as well. (MENTAL BENEFIT).
•Contribute to good physical health
•Make new friends
Increased self-esteem and confidence
•Contribute to enjoyment of life
• Improve performance
•Help the individual feel good
-Flexibility
•Mental challenge (can I do it?)
•Develop teamwork/cooperation
- Cardiovascular fitness
•Meet current friends
• Physical challenge (can I do it?) •Relieve and/or prevent stress and tension
• Increase fitness
- Muscular strength
•Mix with others
- Body Composition
Physical
Social
Mental
(Psychological)
• Relieve and/or prevent stress and
tension
• Contribute to good physical
• Mix with others
health
• Make new friends
• Physical challenge (can I do it?)
• Meet current friends
•Mental challenge (can I do it?)
• Increase fitness
• Develop
• Improve performance
teamwork/cooperation
•Increased self-esteem and
confidence
• Improve any of the health related
• Work with others
•Help the individual feel good
exercise factors:
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Muscular strength
- Flexibility
- Body Composition
•Contribute to enjoyment of life
Can you list the benefits of
taking part in physical activity.
 Now you need to be able to
explain how the benefits are
achieved!!!!!
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Why do we lift weight?
Run?
Stretch?
Exercise and Physical Activity will:
-
Improve cardiovascular fitness
Increase strength
Improve body composition
(% of body weight which is fat, muscle & bone)
-
Improve flexibility
Tone muscles
All physical benefits. However, they produce
additional benefits, such as.........
Obviously Yoga will help this
man to get increase his fitness
etc.
But...are there any other
benefits?
Read through the 7 benefits on page 12, 13 & 14.
Write up in your own words how they can
contribute to you living a healthy, active
lifestyle. Include an example of a physical
activity to support your explanation.
How does Physical Activity:
•
•
•
•
•
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Increase individual well-being
Help the individual to feel good (serotonin)
Help relieve stress, and prevent stress related illness
Increase self-esteem and confidence
Contribute to good health
Contribute to enjoyment of life

Geoff has recently been diagnosed with
depression. The doctor has recommended he
join a sports club. Explain. (6 marks)
The reasons that people take
part in Physical Activity link
closely with the benefits that
they receive!!
Choose somebody in the crowd and give 5 reasons
and benefits to why they participate in the
Marathon.
Use the book to help you.
Identify each benefit as either:
• Physical
• Mental
• Social
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV12uMjxNew&feature=related
They like the physical
challenge
– Physical
GB Athlete
They enjoy the
competition
- Mental

Cooperation

Competition

Physical challenge

Aesthetic appreciation

The development of friendships
HOW? – give and example
A healthy
active
lifestyle
The
Competition
PHYSICAL
Stress &
Tension
Aesthetic
Appreciation
Looking
Good
Make them
feel better
Improve
their
Health
Social
Network
MENTAL
Personal Exercise
Programme
Body composition
Work in a
team
Serotonin
A healthy active lifestyle is:
a)
A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical health and includes
regular exercise and physical activity.
b)
A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical and mental health and
includes regular exercise and physical activity
c)
A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, mental and social
well-being
d)
A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, mental and social
well-being and includes regular exercise.
Remember:
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The 3 categories
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Very often benefits & reasons will overlap, try
to think which is their best fit
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Use examples!!
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Questions