…and how they can benefit you

Healthy, active

lifestyles

Lesson 1

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Rebecca Rose

• To explain what we mean by a ‘healthy, active lifestyle’

• To identify reasons why we need to lead a healthy active lifestyle

• To understand the social, mental and physical benefits of participating in sport and exercise

Learning Objectives

Students should be able to explain what constitutes a healthy, active lifestyle

1.1.1 Syllabus Objective

Working in pairs, jot down some ideas in

the box that you consider being ‘a

healthy, active lifestyle’

Starter Activity

What does a healthy, active lifestyle mean?

This is defined as a lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, mental and social well-being, and which includes regular exercise and physical activity

Do you agree with this definition?

Why?

A healthy, active lifestyle

Reasons for participation

Why does somebody participate in sport? Write down as many reasons as you can…

Share your ideas with your class and come up with as many reasons as you can

Leading a healthy, active life

There are many factors which help keep somebody healthy. Alongside a healthy diet, one of the major factors is exercise

It is recommended that an individual should complete a minimum of 30 minutes of aerobic (cardiovascular) exercise at least 5 times a week

Exercise does not have to be boring. There are hundreds of ways of participating in fun and exciting exercise which leads to social, mental and physical benefits