1.1.1 – Healthy, active
lifestyles and how they
could benefit you.
Three categories of a healthy, active
lifestyle
are;
•Physical
•Social
•Mental
Physical
•Contribute to good physical health
•Physical challenge
•Increase fitness
•Improve performance
•Health related exercise components
Social
•Mix with others
•Make new friends
•Meet old/current friends
•Develop teamwork/ cooperation
•Work with others
Psychological (Mental)
•Relieve and or prevent stress and tension
•Mental challenge
•Increase self-esteem and confidence
•Contribute to enjoyment in life
•Aesthetic appreciation
You need to be able to describe some positive effects of physical activity.
Q) Can you explain in
social benefit of exercise?
detail at least one physical, one mental and one
You need to understand how participation in physical activity can stimulate
cooperation, competition, physical challenge, aesthetic appreciation and social
mixing.
Q) Can you think of examples for each?
Benefits of taking part in
physical activity?
CONFIDENCE
HEALTH
INDIVIDUAL WELL BEING
PREVENT STRESS
SEROTONIN
ENJOYMENT
Reasons for taking part in
physical activity
You need to be able to recognise and explain the 'reasons for
taking part in physical activity' membership of sporting clubs and
participation in sporting activities stimulates:
1 - Co-operation – ability to work well with others as a team or setting up
activities.
2 – Regualar competition – allowing challenge of playing different opponents
and
4 - Aesthetic appreciation – appreciation of how something looks, feels or the
environment it is in.
working with other teams.
3 - Physical challenge – being able to test yourself an push yourself physically.
5 - Social mixing the development of friendships
1.
Select the answer that best describes the reason for a tennis player who is over 50
and is concerned about his blood pressure taking part in physical activity.
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A
Mental
B
Physical
C
Social
D
Aesthetic
(Total 1 mark)
2.
Select the answer that best describes the reason for the school hockey players who
play to improve their skill taking part in physical activity.
(Source: Action Plus)
A
Mental
B
Physical
C
Social
D
Aesthetic
(Total 1 mark)
3.
Possible benefits of taking part in exercise can be grouped as either
A
Mental
B
Physical
C
Social
D
Aesthetic
Year 11 students were asked why they took GCSE PE. Some of their answers are
listed below. Match the benefit of exercise given in each of these statements to one
of the groups
A, B, C or D.
Each group A, B, C or D may be used more than once.
(a)
I enjoy physical education lessons
(b)
I knew I had to complete a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) and hoped
this would help me to lose weight
(c)
It helps me relax by taking my mind off my problems
(d)
I took it because lots of my friends opted for it
(Total 4 marks)
4.
The following statements are possible benefits of physical activity.
A
Meeting new people
B
Losing weight
C
Relieving stress
D
Stimulates aesthetic appreciation
Which statement identifies a health benefit of exercise?
(Total 1 mark)
5.
Select the answer that best describes the reason for the cross country runner, who
enjoys running in the open space and fresh air, taking part in physical activity.
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A
Mental
B
Physical
C
Social
D
Aesthetic
(Total 1 mark)
6.
The benefits of exercise can be grouped as Physical, Mental and Social.
The following statements identify some of the benefits of exercise. To answer
questions (a)-(d), match the statements to the benefits using the combinations given
below in A, B, C or D.
A
Physical
B
Physical and Mental
C
Mental
D
Mental and Social
(a)
Many people take part in team sports to relieve stress and to work as a group.
(b)
People participate in physical activity to improve their health.
(c)
Some people exercise to lose weight and boost their confidence.
(d)
Individuals will take part in sport as they enjoy the competition.
(Total 4 marks)
7.
Which of the following statements describes a physical benefit of exercise?
A
Meeting new people
B
Gaining an aesthetic appreciation of movement
C
Feeling better about body shape
D
Improving body shape
(Total 1 mark)
8.
Exercise can help make you feel good. Name the hormone that the body produces
that gives you this feeling.
A
Nicotine.
B
Serotonin.
C
Erythropoietin (EPO).
D
Diuretics.
(Total 1 mark)
9.
Which of the following best describes the term ‘physical challenge’?
A
Theory test associated with sport.
B
A competition within the class to see who can score the most baskets in
basketball.
C
A target that you set yourself.
D
Setting and accepting a physical task that is not easy for you to do.
(Total 1 mark)
10.
The statements below are all examples of benefits of exercise.
To answer the question below match the statements to the categories of benefits.
A
I enjoy the competition and the idea that I am getting better at sport.
B
I think I look good as a result of training so this makes me feel good.
C
It makes me feel less tense and my health is improving.
D
I feel much more confident about mixing with others in sporting situations.
Which statement identifies two mental benefits of exercise?
(Total 1 mark)
11.
Possible benefits of taking part in exercise can be grouped as either
A
Mental
B
Physical
C
Social
D
Aesthetic
Which of the benefits of exercise named above, A, B, C or D, would best
match each of the following statements?
(a)
I participate in exercise to relieve stress.
(b)
I joined a local sports club so that I could get out more and meet people.
(c)
By taking part in dance I am able to appreciate the skill involved and have
become more creative and able to express my ideas.
(d)
I restarted my training after Christmas to try to lose weight.
(Total 4 marks)
12.
Which of the following statements best describes a mental benefit of exercise?
A
Meeting new people
B
Losing weight
C
Relieving stress
D
Gaining aesthetic appreciation
(Total 1 mark)
13.
Why is it important for an individual to have an active lifestyle?
A
Improves health
B
Helps the government develop National sporting heroes
C
Reduces the number of days people have away from work
D
Reduces the amount of street crime
(Total 1 mark)
14.
The statements below are all examples of benefits of exercise.
To answer the question below match the statements to the categories of benefits.
A
I enjoy the competition and the idea that I am getting better at sport.
B
I think I look good as a result of training so this makes me feel good.
C
It makes me feel less tense and my health is improving.
D
I feel much more confident about mixing with others in sporting situations.
Which statement identifies a physical AND mental benefit of exercise?
(Total 1 mark)
15.
The statements below are all examples of the benefits of exercise. To answer the
question match the statements to the categories of benefits.
Which statement identifies two mental benefits of exercise?
A
It gives me something to do while I mix with my friends.
B
It can improve fitness and it gives me greater muscle definition.
C
It makes me feel less tense and better about my health.
D
I enjoy the competition and it can lead to weight loss.
(Total 1 mark)
16.
The statements below are all examples of the benefits of exercise. To answer the
question match the statements to the categories of benefits.
Which statement identifies both a mental AND physical benefit of exercise?
A
It gives me something to do while I mix with my friends.
B
It can improve fitness and it gives me greater muscle definition.
C
It makes me feel less tense and better about my health.
D
I enjoy the competition and it can lead to weight loss.
(Total 1 mark)
Jimmy is considering joining a lacrosse team. However he is not sure what benefits he
would gain from the experience.
Discuss the possible reasons why he may join an extra curricular team. (6 marks)