UNIT 2

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UNIT 2 Physical activity concepts and health
outcomes
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Benefits of physical activity

• There are many well-documented benefits
  associated with regular participation in physical
  activity
• Can you name as many benefits of physical
  activity that you can think of?

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Benefits of physical activity

• The physically active body is healthier and
  works more efficiently than the inactive body
  because in evolutionary terms the human species
  is adapted to the hunter-gatherer existence
  Hippocrates

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Physical benefits

• Refer to page 254 of your text for an in depth
  guide of all of the benefits of physical activity

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Physical benefits

• IMPROVED CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION
• When you are regularly active the strength and
  size of your heart muscle increases
• A stronger heart pumps more blood around the body
• Therefore more oxygen is delivered to the brain
• Overall this means you can work harder

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Physical benefits

• IMPROVED STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE
• Regular exercise increases the strength and
  endurance of muscles
• Stronger muscles decreases the risk of injury
• Maintaining muscular strength as you age assists
  in maintaining mobility and slows the rate of
  functional decline

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Physical benefits

• RESISTANCE TO FATIGUE
• Having increased energy levels allows you to have
  enough energy to get through a typical day
• Increased energy levels are associated with an
  improved ability to cope with stress and improved
  quality of life

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Physical benefits

• GREATER LEAN BODY MASS AND LESS BODY FAT
• High levels of physical activity assists in an
  increase in lean body mass made up of muscles,
  tendons and ligaments, and a decrease in body fat
• What do you think determines a fit and lean
  athlete?

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Physical benefits

• GREATER LEAN BODY MASS AND LESS BODY FAT
• This athlete is deemed overweight due to their
  height and body composure
• Put the scales away and understand what looks and
  feels healthy

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Physical benefits

• IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY
• Regular stretching can lead to a greater range of
  movement and can improve sporting performance and
  reduce your risk of injury

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Physical benefits

• Its amazing what the human body is capable of

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Physical benefits
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Social benefits

• There are many social benefits of physical
  activity
• Interacting with other people increases a
  persons connectedness within the community
• Socialising when you are active is able to
  improve self confidence, quality of life and
  sense of wellbeing

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Social benefits
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Mental health benefits

• This has been a huge area over the past 10 years
• Research shows that active people have greater
  self-esteem and lower levels of anxiety
• Good quality of sleep is essential for all
  aspects of your life
• More active people have a lower risk of suffering
  dementia or depression

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Lifestyle physical activity

• As a class participate in an lifestyle physical
  activity
• QUESTIONS
• Identify potential target groups who would
  benefit from the activity that you participated
  in and describe why you have selected each target
  group
• Describe the health benefits associated with
  participation in this activity
• Outline all of the safety issues that need to be
  considered for the designated activity
• What did you enjoy or not enjoy about this
  activity?