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21 Cards in this Set
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What is a healthy active lifestyle?
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A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, social and mental well being, and includes regular exercise and physical activity
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What are some physical benefits of a healthy active lifestyle?
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Enhances body shape
Increases fitness Less prone to injury Improves flexibility Improve performance |
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What are some mental benefits of a healthy active lifestyle?
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Contributes to enjoyment of life
Helps the person feel good Provides excitement Helps relieve stress Increase confidence/self-esteem |
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What are some social benefits of a healthy active lifestyle?
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Fulfilment of being a part of a team
Develops friendships Encourages teamwork and co-operation |
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How does participation in physical activity bring about good health?
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People who are fitter can cope better if they become ill
Can recover quicker form injury Improves heart and lungs |
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How does participation in physical activity bring about the ‘feel good’ feeling?
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When exercise your body produces serotonin
Improves body shape |
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How does participation in physical activity bring about stress relief?
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Provides distraction
Prevent depression or anxiety |
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How does participation in physical activity bring about increased confidence and self-esteem?
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Overcoming challenges give a sense of achievement
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How does participation in physical activity bring about enjoyment of life?
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Most people who take part in exercise do it because they enjoy it
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How does participation in physical activity stimulate cooperation?
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Team work
Support each other Encouraged to take on other roles (captain) |
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How does participation in physical activity stimulate competition?
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As skills progress and competence develops, the desire and motivation to compete at a higher level may increase
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How does participation in physical activity stimulate a physical challenge?
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Challenging situation
Could be coming back to sport |
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How does participation in physical activity stimulate aesthetic appreciation?
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Something that looks good
Good technique |
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How does participation in physical activity stimulate the development of friendships and social mixing?
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With most sports there is a social side
In teams |
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What hormone causes the ‘feel good’ feeling?
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Serotonin
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Why would a tennis player over 50, concerned about his blood pressure take part in physical activity? (physical, mental, social, aesthetic)
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Physical
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Why would a school hockey player who plays to improve skill take part in physical activity? (social, mental, physical, aesthetic)
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Physical
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Why would a cross country runner who enjoys the open space and fresh air take part in physical activity? (mental, physical, social, aesthetic)
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Mental
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What type of benefit is an increase of self-esteem?
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Mental
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What is a possible physical benefit of taking part in cross country?
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Increased cardiovascular fitness
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What is self-esteem?
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A form of high self confidence
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