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Reasons for Taking Part in

Physical Activity


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KS4 Physical

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Learning objectives

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Definitions of health and fitness

Health related fitness and its components

The definition of exercise and health related exercise

The effect of physical fitness upon health andperformance

Physical, mental and social benefits of exercise

The role of schools and the National Curriculum

The PESSCL strategy.



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Health

Healthis defined as

So a healthy person is:

physically well

mentally well

socially happy

free from disease.

a state of completemental, physic al and

social wel l-being , and

no t merely, the absence

of disease or inf i rm ity.


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Fitness

Fitnessis defined as

Fitness is not necessarily

about how far you can run or

how good you are at sport.

Being fit means being

physically able to cope with

the demands of everyday life.

These demands will vary fromperson to person, depending

onthings like lifestyle,

occupation and age.

the ability to meet the demands of the environment.

A fit person is able to

make short journeys

on foot or on a bike.


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Health related fitness


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Exercise

Exerciseis defined as

a form of physicalact iv i ty done pr imar i ly

to improve heal th and

physical f i tness.

It is important to understandthat exercise is not the

same as sport.

Exercise can be any

physical activity, even justgoing for a short walk.

Sport tends to be

competitive in some way.


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Health related exercise


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Health

Not doing enough physical activity can greatly increase your

risk of developing heart disease. Seven out of ten adults in theUnited Kingdom do not take enough regular physical exercise.

The British Heart Foundation suggest that

you can significantly reduce your risk ofheart disease by doing 30 minutes of

moderately intense physical activity at

least five times a week.

This can include walking.


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Performance

Performanceis defined as

how well a taskis completed.

Having good health

related fitness allows you

to perform tasks well.

List the 5 components of health related fitness.

Explain how each component aids performance

in the following sports:

Netball Climbing Swimming


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The benefits of exercise: physical well-being

A persons physical well-being

depends on them being in goodphysical conditiontheir body

should be able to cope with the

demands of their environment.

They should be able to performeveryday tasks like walking,

running for a bus and doing

housework without getting tired.

Physical well-being also meansbeing free from injuryand

disease.



The benefits of exercise: mental well-being

Exercise also improves your mental well-beingand helps

you feel goodabout yourself.It can burn stored body fat so your physical shape

improvesand you could lose weight.

Exercise can improve your muscle definition(tone).

It can strengthen your bones, joints and muscles,

improving your postureas a result.

Exercise can improve your flexibilityso you can move

more efficiently and easily.

Being fit gives you more energy, so everyday tasks

become easier and you feel less tired.

How does your physical appearance affect how you feel?




Feeling better about yourself and having more energy

can help you to cope with stressful situationsoremotional pressures.

Exercise can teach you to learn,

adapt and make decisions

without unnecessary worry.Exercise can provide a

welcome breakfrom work or

study, helping you to put aside

worries and problems.Making yourself physically tired

can also help you sleep better,

so you are more rested.



Playing sport can be exciting

and rewardingin itselfespecially when you win!

If you are successful, your

confidenceand self-esteem

may improve, making youhappier and less stressed.

Exercise can also be

stimulating and motivating

it provides a challengewhich

drives people to excel.


Some sports also have a dangerfactor which some people

find exhilaratingfor example, rock climbing or alpine skiing.



Participating in sport is a

good way of meeting peopleand making new friends.

You can develop transferable

skills such as leadership,

teamwork andcooperation.

The benefits of exercise: social well-being

Social well-beingmeans how well you relate and interact

with those around you and with society as a whole.Sport can help you to develop good relationships and

improve your confidence, communication and teamwork.

If you are good at sport, you may be able to make a

careerout of it, either as a competitor or in related fields

like coaching.



The benefits of exercise



The National Curriculum

The benefits of participation in physical activity are well

recognized. Government initiativesencourage allchildren to do sport.

Schoolsplay a key role in encouraging participation in sport.

They implement compulsory PEfor all students and provide

extra-curricular opportunities for participation in sport through

after-school teamsand clubs.

The government issues a document

called the National Curriculumwhich

outlines what schools must teach.

Why do you think it is so

important to encourage

children to participate?




Develop pupils' physical competence and confidence.Promote physical skillfulness, physical development

and a knowledge of the body in action.

Provide opportunities for pupils to be creative,

competitive and to face up to different challenges asindividuals and in groups and teams.

Promote positive attitudes towards active and healthy

lifestyles.

Allow pupils to discover their aptitudes, abilities andpreferences, and make choices about how to get

involved in lifelong physical activity.

Encourage students to try different sporting roles.

The National Curriculumsays that schools must:



PESSCL strategy

One way in which the government is trying to encourage

participation in sport is through thePhysical EducationSchool Sport Club Links strategy.

This scheme is supported by 459 million

from central government.

The aimof the PESSCL Strategy is to:

enhance the take-up of sporting opportunities

by five- to sixteen-year-olds by increasing the

percentage of school children who spend a minimumof two hours each week on high quality PE and

school sport within and beyond the curriculum from

25% in 2002 to 75% in 2006 and 85% by 2008.
http://www.youthsporttrust.org/page/pesscl/index.htm



PESSCL strategy

By 2010 the aim is to offer all students at least four hours

of sport every week.This will comprise of at least two hours of sport at school

and the opportunity for at least a further 23 hours beyond

the school day, delivered by a range of

school, community and club providers.This will involve the forging of better links

between schoolsand sports clubs.

It is hoped that these links will enable

young people to try out new sports andfeel comfortable in a club setting.

As a result, they may be more likely to

continue participatingin sport after leaving school.



The benefits to schools & clubs

Creating partnerships between schools and clubs helps to

create continuitybetween school sport and sport in thewider community.

Linking with schools can benefit clubs by

increasing their membership and raising their

profile in the community. They can also gainaccess to school facilities.

School sport benefits by gaining access to more

specialist club facilities and equipment. Studentsbenefit from a wider range of opportunities, for

example, to officiate at competitions.



Exam-style questions

1. Define the following terms:

a) Healthb) Fitness

c) Exercise

d) Performance

2. There are many benefits of exercise.

Suggest three reasons, other than physical ones,

why a person may benefit from joining a sports club.


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Exam-style questions

3. Exercise is a form of physical activity done primarily

to improve ones health and physical fitness.How might exercise improve:

a) health?

b) physical fitness?

4. Explain the role of schools in promoting healthy

lifestyles through PE.

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