Topic 1.1.1

Healthy, active lifestyles and how they could benefit you

Lesson 1: Objectives• Develop knowledge and understanding

of what constitutes a healthy, active lifestyle

• Students will understand the physical, social and mental benefits of taking part in physical activities.

GRADE YOUR LEARNINGC – Students will understand what makes a healthy active lifestyle.B – Students will understand social, physical and mental benefits.A – Students will be able to relate theses benefits to themselves and others alike.

What Constitutes a Healthy, Active Lifestyle

A healthy, active lifestyle is one that contributes positively to physical, mental and social wellbeing. This includes regular exercise whether it is taking part in sport competitively or socially.

Everyone is different and will take part in sport for different reasons, but as long as they are doing so they are having a more healthy and active life.

Three Benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle

• Social• Physical• Mental (Psychological)

Tasks1) Using the text books fill in the boxes on pages 4 + 5 with the benefits

from each category.

2) Complete the sentences at the bottom of page 5.

BenefitsPhysical Social Mental (Psychological)

Contribute to good physical health

Mix with others Release and / or prevent stress and tension

Physical Challenge Make new friends Mental Challenge

Increase Fitness Meet current friends Increase self-esteem and confidence

Improve Performance Work with others Help the individual feel good

Improve any of the health related exercise factors:

Cardiovascular fitnessMuscular EnduranceMuscular Strength

FlexibilityBody Composition

Develop teamwork / cooperation:

Listening to other playersTalking to other playersWorking together as a

team

Contribute to enjoyment of life

Aesthetic Appreciation

TASKUsing the knowledge you have just gained read the scenarios on page 6 of your booklet.

Explain which benefits the two individuals will gain from taking part in their respective activities.

Extended Writing QuestionUsing your knowledge gained in the lesson answer the following question:

Discuss how the physical, social and psychological benefits of sport can help a

performer stay motivated?

THINK: This is an extended writing question SO can you link your answer to any specific sports or anything we have already looked

at in previous booklets?

STARTER

• Complete corrections from last weeks homework (D.I.R.T)

Or if you do not have any corrections

• Turn to page 9 in your booklet.• Using the information from last lesson name

the 3 types of benefits that we looked at and give 3 examples of each.

Lesson 2: Objectives• Develop knowledge and understanding of

the main benefits of taking part in physical activities.

• Understand how exercise helps reduce stress

• Relate these benefits to real life situations

GRADE YOUR LEARNINGC – Students will understand the main benefitsB – Students will understand and be able to explain the benefits A – Students will be able to relate theses benefits to themselves and others alike.

Task• Using your text books make notes on the following

benefits gained from taking part in physical activities:

1) Increase fitness2) Help the individual feel good3) Relieve stress and tension4) Increase self esteem and confidence5) Improve health6) For enjoyment7) Mental Challenge

You have 15 minutes!!

Quick Task

• Look at the THREE categories from last and write at the side of each box on page 10 / 11 which category the benefit comes under.

Relieving Stress and Tension• Opportunities to Take Mind of ThingsSports allows people to escape from the daily pressure of everyday life and gives them time to reflect.• EndorphinsThese increase during exercise. They can relieve pain and produce a feeling of happiness.• Reduces Muscle TensionWhen stressed muscles contract. Exercise causes them to relax and return to their normal state.• Decrease BoredomExercise and sport allows people to test themselves (Physical / Mental Challenge) and allows them to deal with more stressful situations.• Anger ManagementExercise provides a socially acceptable way to release negative energy.• Better SleepExercise is proven to help people get more sleep.• RelaxingSome types of exercise helps people relax and feel calmer e.g. yoga

Task

On page 13 explain the benefits that would be gained from taking part in physical exercise for the two reasons given.

HOMEWORKComplete page 14. Explain why a doctor would advise the two people listed on the page to start doing more exercise. RELATE YOUR ANSWERS to benefits looked at over the last TWO weeks.

LESSON 3 STARTER

• Complete corrections from last weeks homework (D.I.R.T)

Or if you do not have any corrections

• Looked back at the work done last week, complete the STARTER on page 15 of your booklets.

Lesson 3 - Objectives

• Develop knowledge and understanding of why people participate in physical activities.

• Experience past exam questions and understand how these are marked

Reasons for Taking Part in Physical Activities

• Co-operation• Competition• For a physical challenge • Aesthetic appreciation• Development of friendship and social

mixing.

Cooperation

• People like / want to be part of a team and enjoy the social benefits this creates.

• Working in groups helps to improve teamwork and cooperation which are often vital not just in sports like rugby and netball; but also in everyday life.

• This encourages performers to support, look after and encourage team-mates.

Competition• People like the atmosphere and emotion that can

only be produced within a competitive situation.• Competition can be thought of as psychological

(mental) both in terms of the preparation required and the getting away from the stresses of everyday life.

• When competing people often put aside their problems to focus and concentrate for doing well in their sport.

For a Physical Challenge

• People take part in sport to challenge themselves both physically and mentally.

• Often people come back to a sport which they have not done for a long period of time (e.g. since school, they have been injured).

• Some people really push themselves to get better and develop in a sport or activity.

Aesthetic Appreciation

• Movements in sport are sometimes seem as elegant and thinks of beauty.

• Often it is the observer who appreciates the performer although the performer often knows through feeling if something has been done correctly.

• Examples: hitting the perfect cover drive, scoring an excellent goal.

Development of Friendship and Social Mixing

• Taking part in sport means involvement with other people which includes fellow participates, coaches and officials.

• Participates often get to know more people, make new friends and develop lasting friendships.

• Training alone can be quite lonely and requires a lot of discipline and motivation, whereas being part of a club / team helps people to mix socially, helping them to motivate themselves as they do not want to let their friends down.

Past Exam Questions

• Using the information looked at over the past 3 lessons, answer the four past exam questions on pages 19, 20 and 21.

You have 20 minutesTaskUsing the exam criteria for the four questions you have just done mark your work, making sure you correct any mistakes you have made.