HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE Flashcards
If you’re part of a team you feel …
Part of something
Mental benefits of exercise
Serotonin levels increase Stress relief Relax Takes mind off other things Self esteem increases
If you practice more you …
Perform better
If you lose weight you …
Look better
Mental and physical benefits of exercise
Competition - beat yourself/opponent
Aesthetic appreciation
Physical challenge
What is aesthetic appreciation?
Recognising quality of skill or movement
What does a physical challenge do?
Pushes you outside of your comfort zone
Fitness benefits of exercise
Increase strength
Increase muscular endurance
Increase cardiovascular fitness
Increase flexibility
Health benefits of exercise
Reduce chance of osteoporosis
Reduce chance of CHD
Reduce chance of a stroke
Reduce chance of obesity
Social benefits of exercise
Make new friends Opportunities to get together with friends Improve cooperation Increased social activities Elderly people - not lonely anymore Children - develop social skills
Why is cooperation important?
Work with others so better understanding of team
More successful
Teamwork