Participating in physical activities

Participating in physical activities

1. Benefits

   • PERSONAL
     • Controls your weight
     • Improves your ability to do daily activities
     • Prevents falls when your older
     • Makes you stronger
     • Satisfaction
   • SOCIAL
     • Teamwork skills increase
     • Meet new people
     • Meet up with friends for physical activities
   • PHYSCIAL
     • Strengthens bones and muscles
     • Reduces risks of cardiovascular disease
     • Reduces risks of some cancers
     • Increases chance of living longer
     • Reduces risk of type 2 diabetes
   • MENTAL
     • Improves your mental health
     • Improves your mood
     • Can help you sleep
     • Reduces stress
     • Helps keep thinking, learning, and judgemental skills as you age

2. Why are people living sedentary lifestyles?

   • Labour saving gadgets
     • Remote controls
     • Hoovers
   • No free time
     • Working long hours
   • Expensive
     • Kit
     • Equipment
     • Training
   • Modern technology
     • Public transport
   • Role models
     • Parents