Topic 5 - 15 - Benefits of Physical Activity Participation

Question 1

Personal and physical benefits of activity?

Answer 1

improves fitness and health
manage weight
lower risk of heart attacks
stronger muscles, bones, joints

Question 2

Social benefits of activity?

Answer 2

meeting new people
develop friendships
part of a community

Question 3

Emotional benefits of activity?

Answer 3

feel better by increasing energy levels
promotes good sleep
build confidence

Question 4

Aged 12-18 should have how much daily activity?

Answer 4

60+ mins daily, moderate to vigorous level

Question 5

Aged 18-64 should have how much daily activity?

Answer 5

30 mins a day of moderate activity

Question 6

What are the 6 types of physical activity?

Answer 6

play
leisure & recreation
phsyical education
mass participation sports
outdoor and adventure activities
sport

Question 7

Discuss play.

Answer 7

something done for enjoyment

Question 8

Discuss leisure and recreation.

Answer 8

activities making people feel good about themselves, not overly strenuous

Question 9

Discuss physical education.

Answer 9

developing knowledge to implement an active lifestyle ny developing abilities, skills, confidence, motivation to participate in a variey of activities

Question 10

Discuss mass participation sports.

Answer 10

people come together for sporting events, eg: park runs

Question 11

Discuss outdorr and adventure activities.

Answer 11

in natural environment (woods, parks, mountains, lakes) involving some challenge, fun and risk, eg: hiking, surfing

Question 12

Discuss sport.

Answer 12

something that happens on a regular basis and can be undertaken by individuals or groups who might compete or take part for fun