Benefits of excersise

Question 1

What is a healthy active lifestyle?

Answer 1

A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, mental and social wellbeing

Question 2

What are the three main categories for benefits of physical activity?

Answer 2

Physical, social, mental

Question 3

What is a physical benefit of exercise?

Answer 3

Something that improves health and fitness

Question 4

What is a metal benefit of exercise?

Answer 4

(Physiological) reduces stress and relieves mental problems

Question 5

What is a social benefit of exercise?

Answer 5

Making and developing friendships, building teamwork skills

Question 6

Give three examples of physical benefits?

Answer 6

.Contributes to good physical health 
.Physical challenge 
.increase fitness
.improve performance 
.improve any other health factor eg cardio fitness or flexibility

Question 7

Give three examples of social benefits?

Answer 7

.mix with others 
.make new friends 
.meet current friends 
.develop team work and cooperation 
.works with others

Question 8

Give three examples of mental benefits?

Answer 8

.relieve or prevent stress 
.mental challenge 
.increase self esteem or confidence 
.help you feel good (serotonin)
.contribute to enjoyment of life 
.aesthetic appreciation

Question 9

Name the five key benefits of participation?

Answer 9

1. Cooperation
2. Competition
3. Physical challenge
4. Aesthetic appreciation
5. Development of friendships

Question 10

What is cooperation?

Answer 10

Working in groups to help improve teamwork, encourage team mates

Question 11

What is competition?

Answer 11

Striving to win

Question 12

What is physical challenge?

Answer 12

Pushing your self physically to achieve within sport

Question 13

What is aesthetic appreciation?

Answer 13

An observer appreciating how good the sport and performer looks when executed properly

Question 14

What is development of friendships?

Answer 14

Involvement with other people such as other participants and coaches or officials