Healthy, active lifestyles and how they could benefit you Healthy active lifestyles SECTION What constitutes a healthy, active lifestyle? 2.Classifying the benefits of physical activity CHIPSE 3.Participation provides CRAPS

p.6 What constitutes a healthy, active lifestyle? What constitutes a healthy, active lifestyle?1 A healthy active lifestyle is one that contributes positively to physical, mental and social wellbeing. This is achieved through: Regular exercise and physical activity Eating a balanced diet Avoiding harmful substances Sustaining friendships Classifying the benefits of physical activity Classifying the benefits of physical activity2 The benefits of physical activity fall into three main categories: Physical Social Psychological / mental

p.7 STUDENT TASK: Add the sentences provided to the correct column in the table. Encourages teamwork and co-operation; enhances body shape; improves performance; contributes to enjoyment of life; increases fitness; helps relieve stress; develops friendships; helps the individual to feel good Classifying the benefits of physical activity PhysicalSocialPsychological (Mental) Develops friendships Encourages teamwork and co-operation Enhances body shape Increases fitness Improves performance Helps relieve stress Contributes to enjoyment of life Helps the individual to feel good Fulfilment of being part of a team Less prone to injury Improves flexibility Can provide excitement Improves self-esteem Can relieve aggression Extension Task: If you can think of more benefits add them to the table.

p.8 Confidence Overcoming the physical and mental challenge of an activity can give an individual a sense of achievement. Completing a difficult task such as a marathon would increase self-esteem and confidence. Health The fitter a person is the better they fight and recover from illness. BENEFITS CHIPSE

p.7 I ndividual wellbeing Improved body shape and fitness also contributes to a ‘feel good factor’. 3

p.7 Prevent stress, Regular exercise can act as a distraction to the problems of daily life which cause tension. This distraction can also reduce the risk of stress related illnesses such as depression or anxiety.

p.7 Serotonin Exercise produces a hormone ‘which makes the body feel good. 3

p.8 Enjoyment Most people who take part in physical activity do so because of the thrill of the sport. Whether it is the tactical battle of outwitting an opponent or the fun of being part of a team, most people can find a form of exercise that they enjoy.

p.7 PARTICIPATION PROVIDES CRAPS Taking part in a healthy, active lifestyle can stimulate: Co-operation Working in teams improves cooperation. Regular Competition As a performer’s skills progress and competence develops, their desire and motivation to compete at a higher level may increase.

p.9 Physical Challenge Physical activity can present challenging situations. Reaching a goal as an individual or as a member of a team can develop confidence. Aesthetic appreciation The quality of technique by an elite athlete can often be interpreted by an observer as aesthetically pleasing. An athlete can also sense the aesthetics of their actions, judging whether it ‘felt just right’.

p.9 Social Mixing and friendships With most sports there is a social side, allowing players to mix and form friendships. This interaction can develop a person’s confidence in social situations.

3a) Give two reasons why the over 50s tennis player takes part in physical activity. (2 marks) b) i) Making sure you give a different reason than you gave in (a) above, give one reason why the school hockey players take part in physical activity. (1 mark) ii) State whether the reason is social, physical or mental. (1 mark) Total marks /6 STUDENT QUESTIONS Working in a team Improved cooperation Increased self-esteem Developing friendships 1 Which of the following is considered to be a mental benefit of exercise? (1) X SOCIAL – To improve cooperation / to develop friendships and to mix socially / (or equivalent answers) MENTAL – For the competition / for the physical challenge / to relieve stress and prevent stress related illness / to increase self-esteem and confidence / to increase wellbeing and help to feel good about themselves / to contribute to enjoyment of life / for the aesthetic appreciation of the activity / (or equivalent answers) PHYSICAL – To improve performance / to increase fitness / to contribute to good health / (or equivalent) Accept any answer from a different category given in 3 (a) answers A B C D p.10 The answer must be in the correct category given in 3 (a) answers 2 Which of the following is considered to be a social benefit of exercise? (1) X A B C D Relieving stress Increased self-esteem Increased fitness Improved cooperation