Health / Unit 3: Physical Activity and Sleep
3.1 Benefits of Physical Activity
Notes
Physical activity is any movement that uses energy. Exercise is planned, structured activity done to improve fitness.
- Physical benefits: stronger heart, lungs, muscles and bones; lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
- Mental benefits: less stress and anxiety, better mood, better focus and learning.
- Social benefits: teams, classes and walking with friends build relationships.
- Everyday movement counts: walking, biking to school, dancing, chores and active play.
- Activity does not need to be a competitive sport to help.
Practice
Which is a mental or emotional benefit of regular physical activity?
Activity helps reduce stress and improve mood.
What is the difference between physical activity and exercise?
Exercise is a type of physical activity that is planned.
A student who dislikes team sports wants to be more active. Which suggestion fits best?
Enjoyable activities of any type are easier to keep up.
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