benefits of raising participation

Question 1

how can regular exercise help the body physiologically?

Answer 1

1) improving health and fitness
2) achieving a healthy body weight
3) reducing blood pressure

Question 2

how does reducing physical health problems help the society?

Answer 2

puts less strain on the NHS

Question 3

what are social benefits to raised participation?

Answer 3

1) meeting new people & making new friends = sense of community integration
2) creates higher levels of self confidence
3) positive use of free time so individuals stay out of trouble = less crime

Question 4

what are economic benefits to raised participation?

Answer 4

1) individuals perform better at work due to improved mental and physical ability
2) less likely to contribute to annual sickness absence costs
3) spending money on equipment and/or use of facilities provides people with jobs and benefits the country financially

Question 5

barrier to participation: lack of time

Answer 5

solution:
add physical activity to daily routine
e.g. walk to work/school

Question 6

barrier to participation: negative social experience

Answer 6

solution:
invite family or friends to exercise with you
join a group where physical activity is important (e.g. dofe)

Question 7

barrier to participation: lack of motivation

Answer 7

solution:
invite a friend to join exercise regularly

Question 8

barrier to participation: lack of skill

Answer 8

solution:
select activities that require little to no skill
e.g. running

Question 9

barrier to participation: lack of resources/cost of participation

Answer 9

solution:
select activities which require few facilities or limited equipment

Question 10

barrier to participation: family commitments

Answer 10

solution:
exercise with the family