lifestyle factors: physical activity.

Question 1

what are the different types of activity?

Answer 1

everyday, recreational activities and competitive sport.

Question 2

what are some examples of everyday activities?

Answer 2

walking, cycling, gardening and housework.

Question 3

what are some examples of recreational actiities?

Answer 3

swimming, dancing, bowls, running, climbing, exercise classes.

Question 4

what are some examples of competitive sports?

Answer 4

football, rugby, netball, tennis and rowing.

Question 5

what are the negative effects of not being active on health and wellbeing?

Answer 5

p- obesity and associated health problems.
i- reduced brain performance.
e- poor self concept and reduced abiloty to cope with stress.
s- fewer opportunities for social interaction.

Question 6

what are positive effect of physical activity physically?

Answer 6

help maintain healthy weight- reduce body’s BMI.
boosts energy levels.
improve flexibility, stamina and endurance and strengthen bones and muscles.
reduce risk of heart disease & diabetes.

Question 7

what are the effects of physicall activity, intellectually?

Answer 7

studies show a link between levels of physical activity and brain function, such as memory and thinking skills at every life stage.

Question 8

what are the effects of physical activity, emotionally?

Answer 8

imrpoves confidence and mood, reduces anxiety and stress.
can aid relaxation and sleep.
can lead to better self-concept.

Question 9

what are the effects of physical activity, socially?

Answer 9

certain types of physical activity such as competitve sports, dance or exercise classes encourage social interaction reducing isolation and improving social skills.

Question 10

physical affects of inactivity: what is the increased risk for breast and colon cancer?

Answer 10

17.9 and 18.7 %

Question 11

physical affects of inactivity: what is the increased risk for type 2 diabetes?

Answer 11

13%

Question 12

physical affects of inactivity: what is the increased risk of CHD?

Answer 12

10.5%

Question 13

physical affects of inactivity: what can it lead to?

Answer 13

obesity and joint pain.

Question 14

physical affects of activity: what is the lowerd risk of breast and colon cancer?

Answer 14

20%

Question 15

physical affects of activity: what is the lowerd risk of type 2 diabetes?

Answer 15

40%

Question 16

physical affects of activity: what is the lowerd risk of heart disease?

Answer 16

35%

Question 17

physical affects of activity: what does it help maintain and build?

Answer 17

healthy weight, strong bones and healthy muscles.