Physical Activity Flashcards
What is outdoor reaction?
Activities taking place in the natural environment which are pursued for a variety of reasons and benefits
E.g skiing, rock climbing, canoeing
What is physical education?
The learning of physical, preparatory and qualitative values through formal activity in schools
E.g A level PE
What is outdoor education?
Learning in and about the outdoors
E.g sailing, ab sailing
What is sport?
An organised, competitive and skilful physical activity requiring commitment and Fair play
Who, where, when, how and benefits of physical recreation
Who- available to anyone Where- place you choose When- during leisure time How- low level physical activity with low skill and organisation level Benefits: improve social life Improve mental and physical wellbeing Stress relief Boost self esteem Enjoyment
What are the benefits of regular participation in physical activity?
Physical: improving health, reducing disease, improving fitness
Personal: boost self esteem, enjoyment
Mental wellbeing: stress relief (cathartic)
Social: maintaining positive relationships
What is physical activity?
Any activity that gets the body moving and raises the heart rate higher than at rest
E.g running
What is exercise?
Planned or structured physical activity requiring physical effort that is performed to improve health and fitness
E.g running, walking
What is lifetime sport?
Activities that can be enjoyed over the course of a life time well into middle and even old age
What is lifelong physical activity?
Enjoyable health- enhancing movement that is sustained throughout life
What is is a healthy balanced life style?
A life with equilibrium, quality and wellness
Sufficient exercise, rest, healthy eating, relaxing and hobby
What is physical recreation?
Physical activity with a playful attitude that is pursued for a variety of reasons and benefits at a relatively unsophisticated level
E.g running, walking, gym
