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 Healthy and active lifestyle

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

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: 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 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.

11. 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

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. 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...

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. Relieving stress and tension Serotonin: This hormone controls sleep, appetite and mood. Exercise increases levels of SEROTONIN in the body.

22. 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

23. Anger management Exercise provides a socially acceptable way to release anger. Relieving stress and tension

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. 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 hoped this would help me to lose weight - I enjoy physical education lessons 4. Why would a retired person take up light physical activity?