1.1.1 Healthy Active Lifestyle Flashcards
Benefits of a healthy active lifestyle?
Physical- increases fitness, improves performance, physical challenge
Mental-mental challenge, increase confidence, enjoyment
What is a healthy active lifestyle?
A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical mental and social wellbeing and includes regular exercise and physical activity
What are the reasons for taking part in physical activity?
Cooperation - many sports are played in teams and working in groups helps to improve teamwork and cooperation.
Competition - competition can be thought of as psychological as it prepares the mind to compete and helps athletes forget about stress in their lives.
Physical challenge - setting a physical task that is challenging but achievable will mean the athlete will be very satisfied when completing the task.
Aesthetic appreciation - ‘beauty of the game’. It’s about appreciating a performance that is beautiful and not just winning. Aesthetic appreciation can be from both a performer’s and an observer’s point of view.
Developing friendships - taking part in exercise or sport at school or at a club means involvement with other people, including other participants, coaches, and officials.
