1. Benefits of leading a Healthy Active lifestyle PHYSICAL MENTAL SOCIAL Your challenge is to understand the different physical, mental and social benefits and explain how each would happen through participating in physical activity.

2. Physical Benefits of physical activity Improved Health Increase bone strength Avoid obesity and diabetes. Decrease blood pressure. Decrease cholesterol. Improve heart health. Improved Fitness Increase muscle strength and endurance. Increase cardiovascular fitness Increase speed, agility, and power These benefits are improved through regular exercise PHYSICAL CHALLENGE IS A BENEFIT OF EXERCISE

3. Mental Benefits of physical activity Relieve stress of working life Improved self confidence Improved self esteem Feel good factor, release of serotonin hormone Competition Aesthetic Appreciation Mental challenge

4. Social Benefits of physical activity Improved friendships and social mixing Teamwork Communicating and co- operating with others.

5. Long answered Exam Question Physical activity as part of a healthy, active lifestyle can improve an individual’s health. Discuss how physical activity may improve an individual’s health. (6 marks)