Physical, emotional & social health benefits of exercise

State one social benefit of taking part in a walking group.

Other than losing weight, state two physical benefits of taking part in regular physical activity.

Give two examples of emotional consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.

State a physical consequence of a sedentary lifestyle.

Is this statement true or false?

Physical activity increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Explain two ways regular physical activity can benefit an individual’s posture.

* Engaging in physical activity provides many benefits for older people (Over 65s).

Describe the social benefits for older people and explain how they can minimise the risk of injury when participating in physical activity.

The golden triangle is shown below but with two labels missing.

Write the missing terms in the boxes.

The table below shows possible effects the media can have on the Olympics.

Place a tick (✓) next to the two positive effects.

State three reasons why physical activity can reduce an individual’s risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).

State three ways physical activity can help a young person with their emotional health and well-being.

Ali has a bowl of porridge and some fruit for breakfast.

Ali then goes out on a bike ride and takes a cereal bar and some water with him.

Explain the impacts of these dietary choices on Ali’s ability to perform well on the bike ride.

Using practical examples, describe two emotional benefits of participating in physical activity.

Loneliness is one negative consequence of a sedentary lifestyle on social health.

Describe two other negative consequences of a sedentary lifestyle on social health.

Explain the importance of minerals and proteins in a balanced diet.

Minerals........

Proteins........

* Interruptions in physical activity often result in inactivity causing reversibility.

Describe how regular training benefits physical health.

Using practical examples, evaluate continuous training and weight training.

Poor posture and an increased risk of heart disease can be physical consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.

Give two other physical consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.

Give two emotional benefits of physical activity.

Describe the importance of fats and fibre as part of a balanced diet.

Fats:........

Fibre:........

Explain two reasons why hydration is important for all sports performers.

* Circuit training is a form of exercise used to improve health and fitness.

Using practical examples, describe how exercise may improve the social health of a performer.

Explain how different fitness components can be improved using circuit training.

Complete the following statement using words from the box below. Each word chosen can only be used once.

Loneliness Fitness Obesity Posture Social Confidence Economic

A physical benefit of following a healthy lifestyle is an increase in........ and

an emotional consequence of following a sedentary lifestyle is a lack of........

A........ benefit of following a healthy lifestyle is an increased sense of

belonging.

Which one of the following is the best example of a physical consequence of following a sedentary lifestyle?

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

Describe four emotional benefits of an active lifestyle.

* There are consequences and hazards associated with following a sedentary lifestyle or an active lifestyle.

Explain the consequences for physical health of following a sedentary lifestyle.

Describe the potential hazards of using a fitness centre when following an active lifestyle.