✅Benefits Of Raising Participation

Question 1

What are the benefits of raising participation?

Answer 1

Improve health and fitness
Reduce blood pressure
Lower feelings of stress, anxiety and depression
Help reduce strain on NHS
Reduce obesity
Higher levels of self-confidence
Social benefits - new friends, sense of community
Reduces crime rates
Help economically - less sick days, etc
Spending money of sports employs more people

Question 2

What are the benefits of raising participation to health?

Answer 2

Increased health and fitness:
Lower body weight
Lower blood pressure
Lower stress/anxiety
Raised self esteem. 
=
Less strain on the NHS 
Lower obesity levels

Question 3

What are the benefits of raising participation socially?

Answer 3

Improved social skills 
Improved ability to develop friendship
= 
Increased community integration 
Improved community morale

Question 4

What are the benefits of raising participation to crime?

Answer 4

More positive use of free time

Lower crime statistics/rates

Question 5

What are the benefits of raising participation to employment?

Answer 5

Increased productivity at work
Lower absenteeism
= 
Workplace/employer benefits as less time off work
Higher productivity rates

Question 6

What are the benefits of raising participation to the economy?

Answer 6

Increased spending on healthy pursuits

More money is put into the economy via increased ‘leisure-spend’

Question 7

What are potential barriers and solutions?

Answer 7

Lack of time = add PA to daily routine (walk to work).

Negative social influences = invite family/friends to exercise/ join group where PA is important.

Lack of motivation = invite friends to exercise with you. Join a class.

Lack of skill = select activities requiring few or no skills (walking).

Lack of resources/costs = select activities which require few facilities/limited equipment.

Family obligations/domestic responsibilities = exercise with children.

Question 8

What health problems can participation reduce?

Answer 8

Decrease risk of heart disease/stroke
Avoidance of high/low blood pressure 
Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes 
Maintaining a healthy weight/decreased risk of obesity 
Strengthening of bones and muscles 
Improved mental health 
Decreased risk of some cancers

Question 9

What fitness benefits can participation improve?

Answer 9

Posture 
Body shape/body tone 
Body composition 
Cardiovascular fitness 
Muscular strength/endurance 
Flexibility 
Agility/balance/co-ordination 
Speed/power 
Reaction time