UNIT 2 – Physical activity concepts and health outcomes

1. UNIT 2 – Physical activity concepts and health outcomes

2. 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?

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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?

9. 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

10. 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

11. Physical benefits • It’s amazing what the human body is capable of

12. Physical benefits

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

14. Social benefits

15. 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

17. 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?