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
Living a healthy and active lifestyle involves..... taking part in physical activity (20mins x 3 a week) balanced diet sustaining friendships Avoiding harmful substances Having the ability to concentrate *TASK*- Using your booklet rate yourself by filling in the percentages out of 10 for each aspect of a healthy active lifestyle. Do you think you are HEALTHY? What could you do/change to improve your health?
Health is defined as… So a healthy person is: Your heart, lungs and other body systems are working properly. physically well - Your heart, lungs and other body systems are working properly. You are able to cope with stress and control your emotions. You feel positive about your self. mentally well - You are able to cope with stress and control your emotions. You feel positive about your self. You have friendship and support. You feel as though you have a value to society. socially happy - You have friendship and support. You feel as though you have a value to society. free from disease. …a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being. ARE YOU HEALTHY? What is health?
*TASK 1* Can you suggest reasons why people would take part in physical activity and put them into one of the categories? *TASK 2*- Discuss with the person next to you why YOU take part in sport- is it PHYSICAL, SOCIAL OR MENTAL or a mix of all?
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 Best Team celebration
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 Improves teamwork skills as well as developing communication and leadership qualities Becoming a sports leader
Provides competition or a challenge This might be against opposition or for a personal target.
Improves Self Worth ‘Respect for or a favourable opinion of oneself ’
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Physical Benefits
Improves body shape Exercise can change your body shape/ make you look better and increase muscle tone and Posture Although this can go to the extreme…
Cardiovascular Improvements Regular training will improve the efficiency of the heart and lungs
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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.
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
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How does physical activity relieve stress and tension? Serotonin: This hormone controls sleep, appetite and mood. Exercise increases levels of SEROTONIN in the body. EXAM TIME
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.
How does physical activity relieve stress and tension? Anger management Exercise provides a socially acceptable way to release anger.
Aesthetic Appreciation This is understanding/appreciation for the beauty of certain activities i.e. Trampolining. i.e. straight legs, pointed toes ?v=lazVphE-Zs8- ?v=lazVphE-Zs8- the best gymnastics routines ever
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