1.1.1. Healthy active lifestylesLearning 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

Living a healthy and active lifestyle involves.....

• taking part in physical activity (20mins x 3 a week)• balanced diet • having friends

Healthy and active lifestyle

Health is defined as… …a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being.

Health

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?

The benefits of exercise:

Physical benefits...

Improves body shape

Exercise can change your body shape

i.e. Pecks, bigger biceps

Helps the individual to look and feel good.

Cardiovascular improvements

Regular training will improve the efficiency of the heart and lungs

Lose Weight

Can increase life expectancy

Exercise will burn up stored fat.

Research has shown a greater life expectancy for those who participate in regular physical activity.

Participating in sport is a good way of meeting people and making new friends.

Sport can help you to develop friendships and improve your confidence, communication and teamwork.

Social benefits...

Develops Teamwork Skills

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.

Improves teamwork skills as well as developing communication and leadership

qualities

Provides competition or a challenge

This might be against opposition or for a personal target.

Exercise can provide a welcome break from work or study, helping you to put aside worries and problems.

Exercise also improves your mental well-being. It helps you feel good about yourself and can help you to cope with stressful situations.

Mental benefits...

Provides a boost in confidence

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

Provides a physical challenge

Sports can be enjoyable/fun

Can relieve stress and tension from work

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

Relieving stress and tension

Serotonin:

This hormone controls sleep, appetite and mood.

Exercise increases levels of SEROTONIN in the body.

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.

Relieving stress and tension

Anger management

Exercise provides a socially acceptable way to release anger.

Relieving stress and tension

Aesthetic appreciationThis is understanding/appreciation for the beauty of certain activities

i.e. Trampolining. i.e. straight legs, pointed toes

Homework1.There are many benefits of exercise. Suggest three reasons why a person may join a club for physical, mental and social benefits.

3. What is meant by aesthetic appreciation?

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 hopedthis would help me to lose weight

- I enjoy physical education lessons

4. Why would a retired person take up light physical activity?